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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,079.76, 833,612.34 and 332,147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,079.76, 833,612.34 and 332,147.40 is: 458,353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,079.76 : 833,612.34 = 332,147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,079.76/833,612.34 = 332,147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,079.76x = 833,612.34 × 332,147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,079.76x = 276,882,171,338.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,882,171,338.92/604,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,353.66

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