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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,182.29, 828,239.96 and 328,249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,182.29, 828,239.96 and 328,249.36 is: 452,977.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,182.29 : 828,239.96 = 328,249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,182.29/828,239.96 = 328,249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,182.29x = 828,239.96 × 328,249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,182.29x = 271,869,235,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,869,235,546.45/600,182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,977.77

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