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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,537.76, 835,631.28 and 337,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,537.76, 835,631.28 and 337,260 is: 465,412.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,537.76 : 835,631.28 = 337,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,537.76/835,631.28 = 337,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,537.76x = 835,631.28 × 337,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,537.76x = 281,825,005,492.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,825,005,492.80/605,537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,412.77

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