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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,486.34, 828,573.69 and 332,162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,486.34, 828,573.69 and 332,162.50 is: 458,330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,486.34 : 828,573.69 = 332,162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,486.34/828,573.69 = 332,162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,486.34x = 828,573.69 × 332,162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,486.34x = 275,221,108,304.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,221,108,304.63/600,486.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,330.34

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