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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,094.61, 638,567.42 and 333,455.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,094.61, 638,567.42 and 333,455.27 is: 460,801.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,094.61 : 638,567.42 = 333,455.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,094.61/638,567.42 = 333,455.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,094.61x = 638,567.42 × 333,455.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,094.61x = 212,933,666,589.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,933,666,589.19/462,094.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,801.02

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