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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,959.70, 838,987.69 and 332,317.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,959.70, 838,987.69 and 332,317.92 is: 458,600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,959.70 : 838,987.69 = 332,317.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,959.70/838,987.69 = 332,317.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,959.70x = 838,987.69 × 332,317.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,959.70x = 278,810,646,984.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,810,646,984.91/607,959.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,600.54

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