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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,572.96, 828,779.76 and 332,300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,572.96, 828,779.76 and 332,300.96 is: 458,569.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,572.96 : 828,779.76 = 332,300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,572.96/828,779.76 = 332,300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,572.96x = 828,779.76 × 332,300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,572.96x = 275,404,309,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,404,309,876.57/600,572.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,569.28

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