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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,268.43, 829,761.22 and 329,318.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,268.43, 829,761.22 and 329,318.81 is: 454,465.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,268.43 : 829,761.22 = 329,318.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,268.43/829,761.22 = 329,318.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,268.43x = 829,761.22 × 329,318.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,268.43x = 273,255,971,759.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,255,971,759.15/601,268.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,465.86

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