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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,949.24, 832,079.70 and 331,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,949.24, 832,079.70 and 331,042.20 is: 456,843.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,949.24 : 832,079.70 = 331,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,949.24/832,079.70 = 331,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,949.24x = 832,079.70 × 331,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,949.24x = 275,453,494,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,453,494,463.34/602,949.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,843.59

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