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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,231.26, 833,822.49 and 332,299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,231.26, 833,822.49 and 332,299.16 is: 458,563.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,231.26 : 833,822.49 = 332,299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,231.26/833,822.49 = 332,299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,231.26x = 833,822.49 × 332,299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,231.26x = 277,078,508,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,078,508,847.00/604,231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,563.68

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