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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,941.74, 832,069.35 and 331,034.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,941.74, 832,069.35 and 331,034.70 is: 456,833.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,941.74 : 832,069.35 = 331,034.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,941.74/832,069.35 = 331,034.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,941.74x = 832,069.35 × 331,034.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,941.74x = 275,443,827,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,443,827,656.45/602,941.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,833.24

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