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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,301.10, 687,451.65 and 333,885.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,301.10, 687,451.65 and 333,885.10 is: 500,827.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,301.10 : 687,451.65 = 333,885.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,301.10/687,451.65 = 333,885.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,301.10x = 687,451.65 × 333,885.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,301.10x = 229,529,862,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,529,862,905.42/458,301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,827.65

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