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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,861.29, 834,701.97 and 332,923.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,861.29, 834,701.97 and 332,923.35 is: 459,430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,861.29 : 834,701.97 = 332,923.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,861.29/834,701.97 = 332,923.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,861.29x = 834,701.97 × 332,923.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,861.29x = 277,891,776,104.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,891,776,104.00/604,861.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,430.58

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