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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,021.86, 833,551.83 and 332,117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,021.86, 833,551.83 and 332,117.55 is: 458,323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,021.86 : 833,551.83 = 332,117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,021.86/833,551.83 = 332,117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,021.86x = 833,551.83 × 332,117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,021.86x = 276,837,191,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,837,191,577.62/604,021.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,323.13

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