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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,624, 828,858.90 and 324,981.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,624, 828,858.90 and 324,981.02 is: 448,472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,624 : 828,858.90 = 324,981.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,624/828,858.90 = 324,981.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,624x = 828,858.90 × 324,981.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,624x = 269,363,406,613.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,363,406,613.78/600,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,472.60

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