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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,265.64, 829,736.32 and 325,621.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,265.64, 829,736.32 and 325,621.25 is: 449,351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,265.64 : 829,736.32 = 325,621.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,265.64/829,736.32 = 325,621.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,265.64x = 829,736.32 × 325,621.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,265.64x = 270,179,776,906.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,179,776,906.02/601,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,351.77

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