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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,636.48, 830,291.52 and 333,358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,636.48, 830,291.52 and 333,358.72 is: 460,053.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,636.48 : 830,291.52 = 333,358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,636.48/830,291.52 = 333,358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,636.48x = 830,291.52 × 333,358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,636.48x = 276,784,918,334.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,784,918,334.05/601,636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,053.42

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