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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,997.76, 830,758.08 and 333,725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,997.76, 830,758.08 and 333,725.76 is: 460,542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,997.76 : 830,758.08 = 333,725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,997.76/830,758.08 = 333,725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,997.76x = 830,758.08 × 333,725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,997.76x = 277,245,371,624.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,245,371,624.14/601,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,542.20

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