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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,391.31, 899,695.76 and 333,785.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,391.31, 899,695.76 and 333,785.07 is: 500,182.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,391.31 : 899,695.76 = 333,785.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,391.31/899,695.76 = 333,785.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,391.31x = 899,695.76 × 333,785.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,391.31x = 300,305,010,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,305,010,561.38/600,391.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,182.14

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