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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,467.64, 834,132.40 and 332,491.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,467.64, 834,132.40 and 332,491.63 is: 458,820.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,467.64 : 834,132.40 = 332,491.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,467.64/834,132.40 = 332,491.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,467.64x = 834,132.40 × 332,491.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,467.64x = 277,342,038,395.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,342,038,395.25/604,467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,820.32

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