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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,314.70, 835,301.52 and 333,329.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,314.70, 835,301.52 and 333,329.43 is: 459,976.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,314.70 : 835,301.52 = 333,329.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,314.70/835,301.52 = 333,329.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,314.70x = 835,301.52 × 333,329.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,314.70x = 278,430,579,539.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,430,579,539.73/605,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,976.57

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