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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,515.65, 834,231.62 and 332,577.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,515.65, 834,231.62 and 332,577.72 is: 458,957.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,515.65 : 834,231.62 = 332,577.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,515.65/834,231.62 = 332,577.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,515.65x = 834,231.62 × 332,577.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,515.65x = 277,446,850,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,446,850,962.95/604,515.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,957.27

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