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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,211.94, 833,793.38 and 332,278.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,211.94, 833,793.38 and 332,278.99 is: 458,534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,211.94 : 833,793.38 = 332,278.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,211.94/833,793.38 = 332,278.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,211.94x = 833,793.38 × 332,278.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,211.94x = 277,052,019,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,052,019,675.25/604,211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,534.50

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