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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,391.58, 834,042.90 and 332,459.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,391.58, 834,042.90 and 332,459.61 is: 458,784.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,391.58 : 834,042.90 = 332,459.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,391.58/834,042.90 = 332,459.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,391.58x = 834,042.90 × 332,459.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,391.58x = 277,285,577,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,285,577,257.27/604,391.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,784.65

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