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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,060.78, 828,081.79 and 338,395.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,060.78, 828,081.79 and 338,395.29 is: 466,984.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,060.78 : 828,081.79 = 338,395.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,060.78/828,081.79 = 338,395.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,060.78x = 828,081.79 × 338,395.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,060.78x = 280,218,977,470.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,218,977,470.77/600,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,984.32

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