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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,869.59, 838,862.65 and 332,233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,869.59, 838,862.65 and 332,233.02 is: 458,483.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,869.59 : 838,862.65 = 332,233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,869.59/838,862.65 = 332,233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,869.59x = 838,862.65 × 332,233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,869.59x = 278,697,870,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,697,870,565.10/607,869.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,483.00

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