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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,051, 833,572.74 and 332,118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,051, 833,572.74 and 332,118.60 is: 458,313.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,051 : 833,572.74 = 332,118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,051/833,572.74 = 332,118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,051x = 833,572.74 × 332,118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,051x = 276,845,011,406.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,845,011,406.96/604,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,313.97

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