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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,212.58, 833,794.27 and 332,279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,212.58, 833,794.27 and 332,279.63 is: 458,535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,212.58 : 833,794.27 = 332,279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,212.58/833,794.27 = 332,279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,212.58x = 833,794.27 × 332,279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,212.58x = 277,052,849,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,052,849,870.32/604,212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,535.39

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