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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,332.28, 833,980.22 and 332,428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,332.28, 833,980.22 and 332,428.04 is: 458,751.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,332.28 : 833,980.22 = 332,428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,332.28/833,980.22 = 332,428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,332.28x = 833,980.22 × 332,428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,332.28x = 277,238,409,933.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,238,409,933.37/604,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,751.62

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