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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,732, 831,809.04 and 334,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,732, 831,809.04 and 334,460 is: 461,576.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,732 : 831,809.04 = 334,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,732/831,809.04 = 334,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,732x = 831,809.04 × 334,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,732x = 278,206,851,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,206,851,518.40/602,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,576.37

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