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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,165.78, 833,770.18 and 332,254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,165.78, 833,770.18 and 332,254.36 is: 458,522.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,165.78 : 833,770.18 = 332,254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,165.78/833,770.18 = 332,254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,165.78x = 833,770.18 × 332,254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,165.78x = 277,023,777,131.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,023,777,131.59/604,165.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,522.79

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