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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,392.31, 899,697.25 and 333,786.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,392.31, 899,697.25 and 333,786.07 is: 500,183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,392.31 : 899,697.25 = 333,786.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,392.31/899,697.25 = 333,786.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,392.31x = 899,697.25 × 333,786.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,392.31x = 300,306,409,267.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,306,409,267.31/600,392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,183.64

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