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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,351.92, 829,865.84 and 329,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,351.92, 829,865.84 and 329,429.60 is: 454,612.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,351.92 : 829,865.84 = 329,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,351.92/829,865.84 = 329,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,351.92x = 829,865.84 × 329,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,351.92x = 273,382,371,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,382,371,724.86/601,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,612.95

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