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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,358.30, 833,997.03 and 332,426.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,358.30, 833,997.03 and 332,426.18 is: 458,738.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,358.30 : 833,997.03 = 332,426.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,358.30/833,997.03 = 332,426.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,358.30x = 833,997.03 × 332,426.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,358.30x = 277,242,442,644.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,242,442,644.26/604,358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,738.54

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