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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,976, 832,106.88 and 334,728.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,976, 832,106.88 and 334,728.96 is: 461,925.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,976 : 832,106.88 = 334,728.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,976/832,106.88 = 334,728.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,976x = 832,106.88 × 334,728.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,976x = 278,530,270,551.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,530,270,551.25/602,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,925.96

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