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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,731.66, 830,371.86 and 329,793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,731.66, 830,371.86 and 329,793.60 is: 455,105.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,731.66 : 830,371.86 = 329,793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,731.66/830,371.86 = 329,793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,731.66x = 830,371.86 × 329,793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,731.66x = 273,851,325,048.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,851,325,048.10/601,731.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,105.40

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