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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,180.79, 829,629.48 and 329,249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,180.79, 829,629.48 and 329,249.33 is: 454,364.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,180.79 : 829,629.48 = 329,249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,180.79/829,629.48 = 329,249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,180.79x = 829,629.48 × 329,249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,180.79x = 273,154,950,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,154,950,635.90/601,180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,364.07

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