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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,977, 832,108.26 and 334,729.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,977, 832,108.26 and 334,729.96 is: 461,927.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,977 : 832,108.26 = 334,729.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,977/832,108.26 = 334,729.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,977x = 832,108.26 × 334,729.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,977x = 278,531,564,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,531,564,585.47/602,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,927.34

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