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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,243.64, 829,716.68 and 325,603.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,243.64, 829,716.68 and 325,603.64 is: 449,333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,243.64 : 829,716.68 = 325,603.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,243.64/829,716.68 = 325,603.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,243.64x = 829,716.68 × 325,603.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,243.64x = 270,158,771,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,158,771,176.72/601,243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,333.27

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