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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,642.29, 834,405.39 and 332,727.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,642.29, 834,405.39 and 332,727.72 is: 459,163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,642.29 : 834,405.39 = 332,727.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,642.29/834,405.39 = 332,727.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,642.29x = 834,405.39 × 332,727.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,642.29x = 277,629,802,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,629,802,970.41/604,642.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,163.72

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