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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,040.78, 830,825.91 and 330,133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,040.78, 830,825.91 and 330,133.50 is: 455,589.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,040.78 : 830,825.91 = 330,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,040.78/830,825.91 = 330,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,040.78x = 830,825.91 × 330,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,040.78x = 274,283,465,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,283,465,558.99/602,040.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,589.51

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