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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,909.54, 840,281.88 and 333,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,909.54, 840,281.88 and 333,266.06 is: 459,899.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,909.54 : 840,281.88 = 333,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,909.54/840,281.88 = 333,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,909.54x = 840,281.88 × 333,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,909.54x = 280,037,431,436.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,037,431,436.99/608,909.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,899.89

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