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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,234.72, 828,289.98 and 328,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,234.72, 828,289.98 and 328,248.60 is: 452,964.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,234.72 : 828,289.98 = 328,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,234.72/828,289.98 = 328,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,234.72x = 828,289.98 × 328,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,234.72x = 271,885,026,329.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,885,026,329.03/600,234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,964.51

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