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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,274.63, 833,882.32 and 332,342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,274.63, 833,882.32 and 332,342.60 is: 458,623.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,274.63 : 833,882.32 = 332,342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,274.63/833,882.32 = 332,342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,274.63x = 833,882.32 × 332,342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,274.63x = 277,134,613,634.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,134,613,634.14/604,274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,623.61

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