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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,741, 900,411.66 and 334,374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,741, 900,411.66 and 334,374.12 is: 501,171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,741 : 900,411.66 = 334,374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,741/900,411.66 = 334,374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,741x = 900,411.66 × 334,374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,741x = 301,074,356,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,074,356,450.24/600,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,171.65

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