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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,245.69, 833,880 and 332,334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,245.69, 833,880 and 332,334.15 is: 458,632.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,245.69 : 833,880 = 332,334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,245.69/833,880 = 332,334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,245.69x = 833,880 × 332,334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,245.69x = 277,126,801,002
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,126,801,002/604,245.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,632.65

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