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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,120.34, 828,161.49 and 328,187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,120.34, 828,161.49 and 328,187.14 is: 452,895.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,120.34 : 828,161.49 = 328,187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,120.34/828,161.49 = 328,187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,120.34x = 828,161.49 × 328,187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,120.34x = 271,791,950,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,791,950,861.24/600,120.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,895.75

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