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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,629.48, 830,281.86 and 333,351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,629.48, 830,281.86 and 333,351.72 is: 460,043.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,629.48 : 830,281.86 = 333,351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,629.48/830,281.86 = 333,351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,629.48x = 830,281.86 × 333,351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,629.48x = 276,775,886,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,775,886,115.80/601,629.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,043.76

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