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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,802.49, 834,627.51 and 329,161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,802.49, 834,627.51 and 329,161.38 is: 454,242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,802.49 : 834,627.51 = 329,161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,802.49/834,627.51 = 329,161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,802.49x = 834,627.51 × 329,161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,802.49x = 274,727,142,977.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,727,142,977.56/604,802.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,242.74

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