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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,324.02, 829,791.70 and 329,337.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,324.02, 829,791.70 and 329,337.75 is: 454,466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,324.02 : 829,791.70 = 329,337.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,324.02/829,791.70 = 329,337.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,324.02x = 829,791.70 × 329,337.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,324.02x = 273,281,731,446.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,281,731,446.68/601,324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,466.68

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