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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,276.58, 829,761.49 and 329,361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,276.58, 829,761.49 and 329,361.40 is: 454,518.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,276.58 : 829,761.49 = 329,361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,276.58/829,761.49 = 329,361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,276.58x = 829,761.49 × 329,361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,276.58x = 273,291,403,114.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,291,403,114.68/601,276.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,518.63

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