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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,208.93, 833,791.68 and 332,276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,208.93, 833,791.68 and 332,276.82 is: 458,532.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,208.93 : 833,791.68 = 332,276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,208.93/833,791.68 = 332,276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,208.93x = 833,791.68 × 332,276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,208.93x = 277,049,647,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,049,647,972.86/604,208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,532.86

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