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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,229.29, 833,819.79 and 332,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,229.29, 833,819.79 and 332,297.20 is: 458,560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,229.29 : 833,819.79 = 332,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,229.29/833,819.79 = 332,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,229.29x = 833,819.79 × 332,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,229.29x = 277,075,981,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,075,981,521.59/604,229.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,560.99

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