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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,606.51, 832,976.72 and 331,691.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,606.51, 832,976.72 and 331,691.94 is: 457,734.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,606.51 : 832,976.72 = 331,691.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,606.51/832,976.72 = 331,691.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,606.51x = 832,976.72 × 331,691.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,606.51x = 276,291,664,231.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,291,664,231.64/603,606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,734.73

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