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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,205.72, 828,249.96 and 328,219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,205.72, 828,249.96 and 328,219.60 is: 452,924.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,205.72 : 828,249.96 = 328,219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,205.72/828,249.96 = 328,219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,205.72x = 828,249.96 × 328,219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,205.72x = 271,847,870,571.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,847,870,571.22/600,205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,924.49

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