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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,031, 834,942.78 and 336,753.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,031, 834,942.78 and 336,753.24 is: 464,719.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,031 : 834,942.78 = 336,753.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,031/834,942.78 = 336,753.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,031x = 834,942.78 × 336,753.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,031x = 281,169,686,379.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,169,686,379.61/605,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,719.47

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