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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,401.28, 831,275.52 and 334,112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,401.28, 831,275.52 and 334,112 is: 461,053.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,401.28 : 831,275.52 = 334,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,401.28/831,275.52 = 334,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,401.28x = 831,275.52 × 334,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,401.28x = 277,739,126,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,739,126,538.24/602,401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,053.35

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