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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,961.12, 832,044.72 and 334,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,961.12, 832,044.72 and 334,668 is: 461,818.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,961.12 : 832,044.72 = 334,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,961.12/832,044.72 = 334,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,961.12x = 832,044.72 × 334,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,961.12x = 278,458,742,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,458,742,352.96/602,961.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,818.74

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