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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,827.83, 836,038.95 and 333,895.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,827.83, 836,038.95 and 333,895.95 is: 460,774.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,827.83 : 836,038.95 = 333,895.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,827.83/836,038.95 = 333,895.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,827.83x = 836,038.95 × 333,895.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,827.83x = 279,150,019,447.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,150,019,447.25/605,827.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,774.51

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