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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,211, 829,697.26 and 332,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,211, 829,697.26 and 332,939 is: 459,470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,211 : 829,697.26 = 332,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,211/829,697.26 = 332,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,211x = 829,697.26 × 332,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,211x = 276,238,576,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,238,576,047.14/601,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,470.26

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