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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,656.33, 828,897.94 and 328,719.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,656.33, 828,897.94 and 328,719.29 is: 453,628.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,656.33 : 828,897.94 = 328,719.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,656.33/828,897.94 = 328,719.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,656.33x = 828,897.94 × 328,719.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,656.33x = 272,474,738,585.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,474,738,585.67/600,656.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,628.35

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