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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,022.61, 833,552.87 and 332,118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,022.61, 833,552.87 and 332,118.30 is: 458,324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,022.61 : 833,552.87 = 332,118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,022.61/833,552.87 = 332,118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,022.61x = 833,552.87 × 332,118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,022.61x = 276,838,160,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,838,160,483.93/604,022.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,324.17

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