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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,873.89, 838,868.58 and 332,237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,873.89, 838,868.58 and 332,237.29 is: 458,488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,873.89 : 838,868.58 = 332,237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,873.89/838,868.58 = 332,237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,873.89x = 838,868.58 × 332,237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,873.89x = 278,703,423,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,703,423,685.35/607,873.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,488.89

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