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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,827.32, 836,007.58 and 333,894.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,827.32, 836,007.58 and 333,894.38 is: 460,755.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,827.32 : 836,007.58 = 333,894.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,827.32/836,007.58 = 333,894.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,827.32x = 836,007.58 × 333,894.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,827.32x = 279,138,232,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,138,232,599.40/605,827.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,755.44

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