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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,017.86, 833,546.31 and 332,113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,017.86, 833,546.31 and 332,113.55 is: 458,317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,017.86 : 833,546.31 = 332,113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,017.86/833,546.31 = 332,113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,017.86x = 833,546.31 × 332,113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,017.86x = 276,832,024,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,832,024,103.50/604,017.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,317.61

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