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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,355.31, 833,992.68 and 332,423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,355.31, 833,992.68 and 332,423.13 is: 458,734.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,355.31 : 833,992.68 = 332,423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,355.31/833,992.68 = 332,423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,355.31x = 833,992.68 × 332,423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,355.31x = 277,238,457,082.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,238,457,082.69/604,355.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,734.21

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