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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,114.72, 833,699.70 and 332,203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,114.72, 833,699.70 and 332,203.24 is: 458,452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,114.72 : 833,699.70 = 332,203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,114.72/833,699.70 = 332,203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,114.72x = 833,699.70 × 332,203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,114.72x = 276,957,741,527.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,957,741,527.03/604,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,452.23

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