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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,078.74, 833,611.41 and 332,146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,078.74, 833,611.41 and 332,146.26 is: 458,352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,078.74 : 833,611.41 = 332,146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,078.74/833,611.41 = 332,146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,078.74x = 833,611.41 × 332,146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,078.74x = 276,880,912,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,880,912,124.83/604,078.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,352.35

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