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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,365.82, 828,511.36 and 328,427.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,365.82, 828,511.36 and 328,427.87 is: 453,234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,365.82 : 828,511.36 = 328,427.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,365.82/828,511.36 = 328,427.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,365.82x = 828,511.36 × 328,427.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,365.82x = 272,106,217,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,106,217,195.68/600,365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,234.03

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