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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,832, 836,014.03 and 333,899.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,832, 836,014.03 and 333,899.07 is: 460,761.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,832 : 836,014.03 = 333,899.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,832/836,014.03 = 333,899.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,832x = 836,014.03 × 333,899.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,832x = 279,144,307,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,144,307,123.95/605,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,761.91

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