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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,046.08, 829,406.90 and 329,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,046.08, 829,406.90 and 329,117.20 is: 454,161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,046.08 : 829,406.90 = 329,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,046.08/829,406.90 = 329,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,046.08x = 829,406.90 × 329,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,046.08x = 272,972,076,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,972,076,588.68/601,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,161.65

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