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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,909.01, 838,917.25 and 332,272.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,909.01, 838,917.25 and 332,272.55 is: 458,537.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,909.01 : 838,917.25 = 332,272.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,909.01/838,917.25 = 332,272.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,909.01x = 838,917.25 × 332,272.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,909.01x = 278,749,175,163.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,749,175,163.10/607,909.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,537.66

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