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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,382.21, 835,465.37 and 333,450.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,382.21, 835,465.37 and 333,450.02 is: 460,181.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,382.21 : 835,465.37 = 333,450.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,382.21/835,465.37 = 333,450.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,382.21x = 835,465.37 × 333,450.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,382.21x = 278,585,944,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,585,944,757.22/605,382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,181.92

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