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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,266.68, 828,337.11 and 328,281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,266.68, 828,337.11 and 328,281.64 is: 453,011.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,266.68 : 828,337.11 = 328,281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,266.68/828,337.11 = 328,281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,266.68x = 828,337.11 × 328,281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,266.68x = 271,927,864,943.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,927,864,943.66/600,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,011.76

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