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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,223.87, 833,812.16 and 332,291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,223.87, 833,812.16 and 332,291.70 is: 458,553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,223.87 : 833,812.16 = 332,291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,223.87/833,812.16 = 332,291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,223.87x = 833,812.16 × 332,291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,223.87x = 277,068,858,465.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,068,858,465.61/604,223.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,553.32

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