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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,329.20, 833,974.72 and 332,417.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,329.20, 833,974.72 and 332,417.78 is: 458,736.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,329.20 : 833,974.72 = 332,417.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,329.20/833,974.72 = 332,417.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,329.20x = 833,974.72 × 332,417.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,329.20x = 277,228,024,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,228,024,998.52/604,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,736.77

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