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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,275.83, 829,760.46 and 329,360.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,275.83, 829,760.46 and 329,360.65 is: 454,517.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,275.83 : 829,760.46 = 329,360.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,275.83/829,760.46 = 329,360.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,275.83x = 829,760.46 × 329,360.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,275.83x = 273,290,441,140.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,290,441,140.40/601,275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,517.59

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