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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,604.64, 830,214.42 and 333,332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,604.64, 830,214.42 and 333,332.64 is: 459,999.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,604.64 : 830,214.42 = 333,332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,604.64/830,214.42 = 333,332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,604.64x = 830,214.42 × 333,332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,604.64x = 276,737,564,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,737,564,384.67/601,604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,999.05

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