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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,086.66, 833,661 and 332,175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,086.66, 833,661 and 332,175.24 is: 458,413.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,086.66 : 833,661 = 332,175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,086.66/833,661 = 332,175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,086.66x = 833,661 × 332,175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,086.66x = 276,921,542,753.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,921,542,753.64/604,086.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,413.60

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