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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,557, 835,668.66 and 337,302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,557, 835,668.66 and 337,302.28 is: 465,477.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,557 : 835,668.66 = 337,302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,557/835,668.66 = 337,302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,557x = 835,668.66 × 337,302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,557x = 281,872,944,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,872,944,342.55/605,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,477.15

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