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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,828.21, 836,008.79 and 333,895.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,828.21, 836,008.79 and 333,895.25 is: 460,756.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,828.21 : 836,008.79 = 333,895.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,828.21/836,008.79 = 333,895.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,828.21x = 836,008.79 × 333,895.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,828.21x = 279,139,364,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,139,364,359.79/605,828.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,756.63

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