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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,223.23, 829,688.87 and 325,581.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,223.23, 829,688.87 and 325,581.57 is: 449,303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,223.23 : 829,688.87 = 325,581.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,223.23/829,688.87 = 325,581.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,223.23x = 829,688.87 × 325,581.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,223.23x = 270,131,405,720.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,131,405,720.08/601,223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,303.01

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