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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,462.91, 834,132.51 and 332,513.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,462.91, 834,132.51 and 332,513.55 is: 458,854.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,462.91 : 834,132.51 = 332,513.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,462.91/834,132.51 = 332,513.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,462.91x = 834,132.51 × 332,513.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,462.91x = 277,360,362,070.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,360,362,070.51/604,462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,854.23

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