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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,465.59, 830,022.48 and 329,543.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,465.59, 830,022.48 and 329,543.79 is: 454,770.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,465.59 : 830,022.48 = 329,543.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,465.59/830,022.48 = 329,543.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,465.59x = 830,022.48 × 329,543.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,465.59x = 273,528,753,844.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,528,753,844.40/601,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,770.41

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