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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,168.93, 839,246.81 and 332,521.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,168.93, 839,246.81 and 332,521.74 is: 458,865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,168.93 : 839,246.81 = 332,521.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,168.93/839,246.81 = 332,521.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,168.93x = 839,246.81 × 332,521.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,168.93x = 279,067,807,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,067,807,888.04/608,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,865.62

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