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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,501, 835,617.30 and 337,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,501, 835,617.30 and 337,229 is: 465,390.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,501 : 835,617.30 = 337,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,501/835,617.30 = 337,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,501x = 835,617.30 × 337,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,501x = 281,794,386,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,794,386,461.70/605,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,390.46

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