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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,152.82, 826,835.73 and 330,880.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,152.82, 826,835.73 and 330,880.82 is: 456,618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,152.82 : 826,835.73 = 330,880.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,152.82/826,835.73 = 330,880.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,152.82x = 826,835.73 × 330,880.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,152.82x = 273,584,084,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,584,084,347.70/599,152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,618.20

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