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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,227.71, 831,074.22 and 333,955.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,227.71, 831,074.22 and 333,955.71 is: 460,858.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,227.71 : 831,074.22 = 333,955.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,227.71/831,074.22 = 333,955.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,227.71x = 831,074.22 × 333,955.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,227.71x = 277,541,981,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,541,981,202.80/602,227.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,858.87

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