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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,022.60, 693,033.90 and 337,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,022.60, 693,033.90 and 337,606.60 is: 506,409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,022.60 : 693,033.90 = 337,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,022.60/693,033.90 = 337,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,022.60x = 693,033.90 × 337,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,022.60x = 233,972,818,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,972,818,663.74/462,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,409.90

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