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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,271.91, 829,755.59 and 329,344.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,271.91, 829,755.59 and 329,344.37 is: 454,495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,271.91 : 829,755.59 = 329,344.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,271.91/829,755.59 = 329,344.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,271.91x = 829,755.59 × 329,344.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,271.91x = 273,275,326,247.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,275,326,247.03/601,271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,495.41

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