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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,888.38, 829,225.96 and 332,616.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,888.38, 829,225.96 and 332,616.38 is: 459,010.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,888.38 : 829,225.96 = 332,616.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,888.38/829,225.96 = 332,616.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,888.38x = 829,225.96 × 332,616.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,888.38x = 275,814,132,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,814,132,039.55/600,888.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,010.60

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