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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,172.16, 833,779 and 332,260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,172.16, 833,779 and 332,260.76 is: 458,531.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,172.16 : 833,779 = 332,260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,172.16/833,779 = 332,260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,172.16x = 833,779 × 332,260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,172.16x = 277,032,044,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,032,044,212.04/604,172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,531.63

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