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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615,910, 849,958.36 and 333,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615,910, 849,958.36 and 333,286 is: 459,936.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615,910 : 849,958.36 = 333,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615,910/849,958.36 = 333,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615,910x = 849,958.36 × 333,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615,910x = 283,279,221,970.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,279,221,970.96/615,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,936.07

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