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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,085.16, 833,658.93 and 332,173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,085.16, 833,658.93 and 332,173.74 is: 458,411.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,085.16 : 833,658.93 = 332,173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,085.16/833,658.93 = 332,173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,085.16x = 833,658.93 × 332,173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,085.16x = 276,919,604,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,919,604,662.50/604,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,411.53

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