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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,966.63, 829,302.45 and 328,982.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,966.63, 829,302.45 and 328,982.45 is: 453,978.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,966.63 : 829,302.45 = 328,982.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,966.63/829,302.45 = 328,982.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,966.63x = 829,302.45 × 328,982.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,966.63x = 272,825,947,645.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,825,947,645.49/600,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,978.53

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