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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,034.68, 829,483.50 and 332,762.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,034.68, 829,483.50 and 332,762.68 is: 459,243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,034.68 : 829,483.50 = 332,762.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,034.68/829,483.50 = 332,762.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,034.68x = 829,483.50 × 332,762.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,034.68x = 276,021,152,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,021,152,475.78/601,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,243.30

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