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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,058, 829,485.96 and 332,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,058, 829,485.96 and 332,786 is: 459,259.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,058 : 829,485.96 = 332,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,058/829,485.96 = 332,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,058x = 829,485.96 × 332,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,058x = 276,041,314,684.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,041,314,684.56/601,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,259.03

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