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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,256, 835,253.28 and 337,047.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,256, 835,253.28 and 337,047.36 is: 465,125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,256 : 835,253.28 = 337,047.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,256/835,253.28 = 337,047.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,256x = 835,253.28 × 337,047.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,256x = 281,519,912,955.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,519,912,955.34/605,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,125.36

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