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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,854.78, 834,693.01 and 332,916.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,854.78, 834,693.01 and 332,916.85 is: 459,421.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,854.78 : 834,693.01 = 332,916.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,854.78/834,693.01 = 332,916.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,854.78x = 834,693.01 × 332,916.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,854.78x = 277,883,367,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,883,367,606.22/604,854.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,421.63

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