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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,432.76, 835,493.32 and 333,494.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,432.76, 835,493.32 and 333,494.35 is: 460,220.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,432.76 : 835,493.32 = 333,494.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,432.76/835,493.32 = 333,494.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,432.76x = 835,493.32 × 333,494.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,432.76x = 278,632,303,143.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,632,303,143.98/605,432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,220.06

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