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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,782.52, 835,985.59 and 333,860.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,782.52, 835,985.59 and 333,860.22 is: 460,730.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,782.52 : 835,985.59 = 333,860.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,782.52/835,985.59 = 333,860.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,782.52x = 835,985.59 × 333,860.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,782.52x = 279,102,332,994.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,102,332,994.23/605,782.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,730.25

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