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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,171.92, 839,250.94 and 332,524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,171.92, 839,250.94 and 332,524.74 is: 458,869.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,171.92 : 839,250.94 = 332,524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,171.92/839,250.94 = 332,524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,171.92x = 839,250.94 × 332,524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,171.92x = 279,071,700,618.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,071,700,618.26/608,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,869.76

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