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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,265.97, 835,266.99 and 333,331.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,265.97, 835,266.99 and 333,331.51 is: 459,997.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,265.97 : 835,266.99 = 333,331.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,265.97/835,266.99 = 333,331.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,265.97x = 835,266.99 × 333,331.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,265.97x = 278,420,807,029.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,420,807,029.86/605,265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,997.46

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