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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,332, 833,996.52 and 332,385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,332, 833,996.52 and 332,385.84 is: 458,702.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,332 : 833,996.52 = 332,385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,332/833,996.52 = 332,385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,332x = 833,996.52 × 332,385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,332x = 277,208,633,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,208,633,857.28/604,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,702.56

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