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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,462.69, 830,018.48 and 329,540.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,462.69, 830,018.48 and 329,540.90 is: 454,766.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,462.69 : 830,018.48 = 329,540.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,462.69/830,018.48 = 329,540.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,462.69x = 830,018.48 × 329,540.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,462.69x = 273,525,031,118.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,525,031,118.04/601,462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,766.42

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