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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,499, 835,588.62 and 337,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,499, 835,588.62 and 337,227 is: 465,373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,499 : 835,588.62 = 337,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,499/835,588.62 = 337,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,499x = 835,588.62 × 337,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,499x = 281,783,043,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,783,043,556.74/605,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,373.26

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