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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,358.97, 833,997.97 and 332,426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,358.97, 833,997.97 and 332,426.86 is: 458,739.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,358.97 : 833,997.97 = 332,426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,358.97/833,997.97 = 332,426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,358.97x = 833,997.97 × 332,426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,358.97x = 277,243,327,089.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,243,327,089.63/604,358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,739.49

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