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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,235.72, 828,291.36 and 328,249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,235.72, 828,291.36 and 328,249.60 is: 452,965.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,235.72 : 828,291.36 = 328,249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,235.72/828,291.36 = 328,249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,235.72x = 828,291.36 × 328,249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,235.72x = 271,886,307,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,886,307,603.46/600,235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,965.89

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