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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,063, 829,492.86 and 332,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,063, 829,492.86 and 332,791 is: 459,265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,063 : 829,492.86 = 332,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,063/829,492.86 = 332,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,063x = 829,492.86 × 332,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,063x = 276,047,758,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,047,758,372.26/601,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,265.93

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