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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,533.63, 832,891.40 and 331,619.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,533.63, 832,891.40 and 331,619.13 is: 457,642.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,533.63 : 832,891.40 = 331,619.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,533.63/832,891.40 = 331,619.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,533.63x = 832,891.40 × 331,619.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,533.63x = 276,202,719,794.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,202,719,794.39/603,533.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,642.64

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