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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,358.76, 831,273.06 and 334,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,358.76, 831,273.06 and 334,081 is: 461,041.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,358.76 : 831,273.06 = 334,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,358.76/831,273.06 = 334,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,358.76x = 831,273.06 × 334,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,358.76x = 277,712,535,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,712,535,157.86/602,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,041.75

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