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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,040.62, 833,558.43 and 332,108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,040.62, 833,558.43 and 332,108.23 is: 458,299.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,040.62 : 833,558.43 = 332,108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,040.62/833,558.43 = 332,108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,040.62x = 833,558.43 × 332,108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,040.62x = 276,831,614,788.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,831,614,788.88/604,040.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,299.67

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