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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,595.32, 828,821.64 and 328,663.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,595.32, 828,821.64 and 328,663.28 is: 453,555.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,595.32 : 828,821.64 = 328,663.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,595.32/828,821.64 = 328,663.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,595.32x = 828,821.64 × 328,663.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,595.32x = 272,403,238,737.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,403,238,737.38/600,595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,555.38

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