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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,187.75, 833,761.46 and 332,255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,187.75, 833,761.46 and 332,255.36 is: 458,502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,187.75 : 833,761.46 = 332,255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,187.75/833,761.46 = 332,255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,187.75x = 833,761.46 × 332,255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,187.75x = 277,021,708,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,021,708,216.34/604,187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,502.69

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