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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,223.78, 833,812.14 and 332,291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,223.78, 833,812.14 and 332,291.64 is: 458,553.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,223.78 : 833,812.14 = 332,291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,223.78/833,812.14 = 332,291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,223.78x = 833,812.14 × 332,291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,223.78x = 277,068,803,452.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,068,803,452.51/604,223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,553.29

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