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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,195.38, 831,029.62 and 333,923.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,195.38, 831,029.62 and 333,923.38 is: 460,814.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,195.38 : 831,029.62 = 333,923.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,195.38/831,029.62 = 333,923.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,195.38x = 831,029.62 × 333,923.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,195.38x = 277,500,215,435.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,500,215,435.37/602,195.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,814.26

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