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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,202.27, 833,782.50 and 332,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,202.27, 833,782.50 and 332,270.16 is: 458,523.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,202.27 : 833,782.50 = 332,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,202.27/833,782.50 = 332,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,202.27x = 833,782.50 × 332,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,202.27x = 277,041,049,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,041,049,051.44/604,202.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,523.68

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