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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,770.59, 829,063.70 and 328,839.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,770.59, 829,063.70 and 328,839.90 is: 453,799.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,770.59 : 829,063.70 = 328,839.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,770.59/829,063.70 = 328,839.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,770.59x = 829,063.70 × 328,839.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,770.59x = 272,629,224,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,629,224,201.63/600,770.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,799.22

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