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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,740.06, 830,439.99 and 333,485.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,740.06, 830,439.99 and 333,485.34 is: 460,231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,740.06 : 830,439.99 = 333,485.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,740.06/830,439.99 = 333,485.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,740.06x = 830,439.99 × 333,485.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,740.06x = 276,939,562,414.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,939,562,414.75/601,740.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,231.22

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