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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,087.66, 833,662.38 and 332,176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,087.66, 833,662.38 and 332,176.24 is: 458,414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,087.66 : 833,662.38 = 332,176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,087.66/833,662.38 = 332,176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,087.66x = 833,662.38 × 332,176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,087.66x = 276,922,834,817.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,922,834,817.85/604,087.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,414.98

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