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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,615.97, 831,607.75 and 330,688.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,615.97, 831,607.75 and 330,688.41 is: 456,348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,615.97 : 831,607.75 = 330,688.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,615.97/831,607.75 = 330,688.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,615.97x = 831,607.75 × 330,688.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,615.97x = 275,003,044,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,003,044,591.18/602,615.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,348.75

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