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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,699, 834,463.69 and 332,741.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,699, 834,463.69 and 332,741.47 is: 459,171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,699 : 834,463.69 = 332,741.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,699/834,463.69 = 332,741.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,699x = 834,463.69 × 332,741.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,699x = 277,660,674,872.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,660,674,872.22/604,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,171.71

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