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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,366.89, 828,512.85 and 328,428.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,366.89, 828,512.85 and 328,428.95 is: 453,235.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,366.89 : 828,512.85 = 328,428.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,366.89/828,512.85 = 328,428.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,366.89x = 828,512.85 × 328,428.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,366.89x = 272,107,605,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,107,605,387.01/600,366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,235.53

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