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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,094.28, 835,050 and 333,182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,094.28, 835,050 and 333,182.14 is: 459,802.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,094.28 : 835,050 = 333,182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,094.28/835,050 = 333,182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,094.28x = 835,050 × 333,182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,094.28x = 278,223,746,007
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,223,746,007/605,094.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,802.31

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