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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,341.03, 833,932.75 and 332,404.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,341.03, 833,932.75 and 332,404.59 is: 458,686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,341.03 : 833,932.75 = 332,404.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,341.03/833,932.75 = 332,404.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,341.03x = 833,932.75 × 332,404.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,341.03x = 277,203,073,851.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,203,073,851.32/604,341.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,686.50

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