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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,462.54, 828,630.94 and 328,526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,462.54, 828,630.94 and 328,526.50 is: 453,362.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,462.54 : 828,630.94 = 328,526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,462.54/828,630.94 = 328,526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,462.54x = 828,630.94 × 328,526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,462.54x = 272,227,222,509.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,227,222,509.91/600,462.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,362.54

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