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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,138.57, 833,764.35 and 332,254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,138.57, 833,764.35 and 332,254.38 is: 458,540.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,138.57 : 833,764.35 = 332,254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,138.57/833,764.35 = 332,254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,138.57x = 833,764.35 × 332,254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,138.57x = 277,021,857,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,021,857,175.35/604,138.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,540.26

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