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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,555.96, 832,914.54 and 331,637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,555.96, 832,914.54 and 331,637.88 is: 457,664.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,555.96 : 832,914.54 = 331,637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,555.96/832,914.54 = 331,637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,555.96x = 832,914.54 × 331,637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,555.96x = 276,226,012,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,226,012,266.78/603,555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,664.29

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