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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,961.44, 834,840 and 333,023.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,961.44, 834,840 and 333,023.52 is: 459,568.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,961.44 : 834,840 = 333,023.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,961.44/834,840 = 333,023.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,961.44x = 834,840 × 333,023.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,961.44x = 278,021,355,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,021,355,436.80/604,961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,568.72

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