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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,278.02, 829,764 and 329,350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,278.02, 829,764 and 329,350.46 is: 454,503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,278.02 : 829,764 = 329,350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,278.02/829,764 = 329,350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,278.02x = 829,764 × 329,350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,278.02x = 273,283,150,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,283,150,942.62/601,278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,503.81

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