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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,168.94, 829,622.50 and 329,231.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,168.94, 829,622.50 and 329,231.89 is: 454,345.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,168.94 : 829,622.50 = 329,231.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,168.94/829,622.50 = 329,231.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,168.94x = 829,622.50 × 329,231.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,168.94x = 273,138,185,727.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,138,185,727.40/601,168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,345.14

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