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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,436.75, 829,982.73 and 333,164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,436.75, 829,982.73 and 333,164.75 is: 459,767.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,436.75 : 829,982.73 = 333,164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,436.75/829,982.73 = 333,164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,436.75x = 829,982.73 × 333,164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,436.75x = 276,520,988,744.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,520,988,744.77/601,436.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,767.36

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