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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,942.92, 834,792.54 and 333,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,942.92, 834,792.54 and 333,005.22 is: 459,531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,942.92 : 834,792.54 = 333,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,942.92/834,792.54 = 333,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,942.92x = 834,792.54 × 333,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,942.92x = 277,990,273,437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,990,273,437.06/604,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,531.41

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