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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,460, 835,560.72 and 337,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,460, 835,560.72 and 337,188 is: 465,333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,460 : 835,560.72 = 337,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,460/835,560.72 = 337,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,460x = 835,560.72 × 337,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,460x = 281,741,048,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,741,048,055.36/605,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,333.88

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