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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,893.68, 603,974.14 and 334,760.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,893.68, 603,974.14 and 334,760.96 is: 461,726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,893.68 : 603,974.14 = 334,760.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,893.68/603,974.14 = 334,760.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,893.68x = 603,974.14 × 334,760.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,893.68x = 202,186,962,921.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,186,962,921.57/437,893.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,726.15

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