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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,799.74, 834,623.71 and 329,158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,799.74, 834,623.71 and 329,158.63 is: 454,238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,799.74 : 834,623.71 = 329,158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,799.74/834,623.71 = 329,158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,799.74x = 834,623.71 × 329,158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,799.74x = 274,723,592,776.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,723,592,776.00/604,799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,238.94

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