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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,612, 832,984.56 and 335,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,612, 832,984.56 and 335,340 is: 462,769.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,612 : 832,984.56 = 335,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,612/832,984.56 = 335,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,612x = 832,984.56 × 335,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,612x = 279,333,042,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,333,042,350.40/603,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,769.20

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