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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,443.65, 839,618.22 and 332,747.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,443.65, 839,618.22 and 332,747.06 is: 459,172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,443.65 : 839,618.22 = 332,747.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,443.65/839,618.22 = 332,747.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,443.65x = 839,618.22 × 332,747.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,443.65x = 279,380,491,277.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,380,491,277.14/608,443.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,172.33

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