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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,696, 828,960.48 and 332,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,696, 828,960.48 and 332,441.28 is: 458,768.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,696 : 828,960.48 = 332,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,696/828,960.48 = 332,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,696x = 828,960.48 × 332,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,696x = 275,580,683,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,580,683,040.61/600,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,768.97

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