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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,467.02, 834,131.53 and 332,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,467.02, 834,131.53 and 332,491 is: 458,819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,467.02 : 834,131.53 = 332,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,467.02/834,131.53 = 332,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,467.02x = 834,131.53 × 332,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,467.02x = 277,341,226,541.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,341,226,541.23/604,467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,819.45

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