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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,158.98, 830,997.72 and 330,238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,158.98, 830,997.72 and 330,238.20 is: 455,738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,158.98 : 830,997.72 = 330,238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,158.98/830,997.72 = 330,238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,158.98x = 830,997.72 × 330,238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,158.98x = 274,427,191,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,427,191,256.90/602,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,738.77

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