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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,332.49, 828,465.44 and 328,400.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,332.49, 828,465.44 and 328,400.42 is: 453,196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,332.49 : 828,465.44 = 328,400.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,332.49/828,465.44 = 328,400.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,332.49x = 828,465.44 × 328,400.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,332.49x = 272,068,392,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,068,392,667.16/600,332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,196.18

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