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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,238.67, 833,858.96 and 332,318.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,238.67, 833,858.96 and 332,318.43 is: 458,604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,238.67 : 833,858.96 = 332,318.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,238.67/833,858.96 = 332,318.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,238.67x = 833,858.96 × 332,318.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,238.67x = 277,106,698,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,106,698,767.04/604,238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,604.71

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