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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,096.61, 638,570.18 and 333,457.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,096.61, 638,570.18 and 333,457.27 is: 460,803.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,096.61 : 638,570.18 = 333,457.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,096.61/638,570.18 = 333,457.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,096.61x = 638,570.18 × 333,457.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,096.61x = 212,935,868,926.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,935,868,926.21/462,096.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,803.79

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