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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,468.02, 834,132.91 and 332,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,468.02, 834,132.91 and 332,492 is: 458,820.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,468.02 : 834,132.91 = 332,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,468.02/834,132.91 = 332,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,468.02x = 834,132.91 × 332,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,468.02x = 277,342,519,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,342,519,511.72/604,468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,820.83

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