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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,898.81, 836,102.34 and 333,951.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,898.81, 836,102.34 and 333,951.74 is: 460,832.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,898.81 : 836,102.34 = 333,951.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,898.81/836,102.34 = 333,951.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,898.81x = 836,102.34 × 333,951.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,898.81x = 279,217,833,351.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,217,833,351.33/605,898.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,832.45

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