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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,261.97, 835,261.47 and 333,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,261.97, 835,261.47 and 333,327.50 is: 459,991.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,261.97 : 835,261.47 = 333,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,261.97/835,261.47 = 333,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,261.97x = 835,261.47 × 333,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,261.97x = 278,415,621,295.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,415,621,295.69/605,261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,991.93

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