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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,924.82, 830,638.27 and 329,983.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,924.82, 830,638.27 and 329,983.42 is: 455,367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,924.82 : 830,638.27 = 329,983.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,924.82/830,638.27 = 329,983.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,924.82x = 830,638.27 × 329,983.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,924.82x = 274,096,855,453.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,096,855,453.37/601,924.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,367.26

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