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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,179.84, 833,789.28 and 332,268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,179.84, 833,789.28 and 332,268.48 is: 458,542.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,179.84 : 833,789.28 = 332,268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,179.84/833,789.28 = 332,268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,179.84x = 833,789.28 × 332,268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,179.84x = 277,041,896,705.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,041,896,705.89/604,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,542.11

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