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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,209.25, 829,694.85 and 332,937.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,209.25, 829,694.85 and 332,937.25 is: 459,467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,209.25 : 829,694.85 = 332,937.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,209.25/829,694.85 = 332,937.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,209.25x = 829,694.85 × 332,937.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,209.25x = 276,236,320,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,236,320,033.48/601,209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,467.85

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