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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,591.26, 830,049.75 and 333,319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,591.26, 830,049.75 and 333,319.26 is: 459,899.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,591.26 : 830,049.75 = 333,319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,591.26/830,049.75 = 333,319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,591.26x = 830,049.75 × 333,319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,591.26x = 276,671,568,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,671,568,433.19/601,591.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,899.58

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