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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,349.91, 829,863.08 and 329,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,349.91, 829,863.08 and 329,427.60 is: 454,610.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,349.91 : 829,863.08 = 329,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,349.91/829,863.08 = 329,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,349.91x = 829,863.08 × 329,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,349.91x = 273,379,802,773.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,379,802,773.01/601,349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,610.20

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