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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,924.96, 836,138.36 and 333,977.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,924.96, 836,138.36 and 333,977.88 is: 460,868.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,924.96 : 836,138.36 = 333,977.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,924.96/836,138.36 = 333,977.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,924.96x = 836,138.36 × 333,977.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,924.96x = 279,251,716,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,251,716,859.48/605,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,868.48

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