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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,265.68, 828,335.73 and 328,280.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,265.68, 828,335.73 and 328,280.64 is: 453,010.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,265.68 : 828,335.73 = 328,280.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,265.68/828,335.73 = 328,280.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,265.68x = 828,335.73 × 328,280.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,265.68x = 271,926,583,579.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,926,583,579.27/600,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,010.38

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