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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,696.73, 834,460.52 and 332,739.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,696.73, 834,460.52 and 332,739.16 is: 459,168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,696.73 : 834,460.52 = 332,739.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,696.73/834,460.52 = 332,739.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,696.73x = 834,460.52 × 332,739.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,696.73x = 277,657,688,728.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,657,688,728.12/604,696.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,168.50

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