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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,251.22, 829,726.79 and 329,328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,251.22, 829,726.79 and 329,328.84 is: 454,473.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,251.22 : 829,726.79 = 329,328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,251.22/829,726.79 = 329,328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,251.22x = 829,726.79 × 329,328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,251.22x = 273,252,961,267.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,252,961,267.62/601,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,473.86

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