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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,979, 833,469.79 and 332,044.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,979, 833,469.79 and 332,044.92 is: 458,210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,979 : 833,469.79 = 332,044.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,979/833,469.79 = 332,044.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,979x = 833,469.79 × 332,044.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,979x = 276,749,409,742.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,749,409,742.97/603,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,210.32

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