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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,353.31, 833,989.92 and 332,421.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,353.31, 833,989.92 and 332,421.13 is: 458,731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,353.31 : 833,989.92 = 332,421.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,353.31/833,989.92 = 332,421.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,353.31x = 833,989.92 × 332,421.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,353.31x = 277,235,871,615.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,235,871,615.01/604,353.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,731.45

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