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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,636.08, 834,361.40 and 332,694

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,636.08, 834,361.40 and 332,694 is: 459,097.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,636.08 : 834,361.40 = 332,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,636.08/834,361.40 = 332,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,636.08x = 834,361.40 × 332,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,636.08x = 277,587,031,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,587,031,611.60/604,636.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,097.70

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