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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,254.81, 829,731.75 and 329,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,254.81, 829,731.75 and 329,332.46 is: 454,478.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,254.81 : 829,731.75 = 329,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,254.81/829,731.75 = 329,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,254.81x = 829,731.75 × 329,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,254.81x = 273,257,594,218.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,257,594,218.95/601,254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,478.85

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