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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,979.41, 829,351.71 and 329,047.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,979.41, 829,351.71 and 329,047.38 is: 454,085.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,979.41 : 829,351.71 = 329,047.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,979.41/829,351.71 = 329,047.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,979.41x = 829,351.71 × 329,047.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,979.41x = 272,896,007,274.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,896,007,274.02/600,979.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,085.45

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