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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,186, 833,759.05 and 332,253.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,186, 833,759.05 and 332,253.61 is: 458,500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,186 : 833,759.05 = 332,253.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,186/833,759.05 = 332,253.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,186x = 833,759.05 × 332,253.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,186x = 277,019,454,232.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,019,454,232.67/604,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,500.29

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