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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,929.72, 836,182.81 and 334,002.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,929.72, 836,182.81 and 334,002.15 is: 460,922.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,929.72 : 836,182.81 = 334,002.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,929.72/836,182.81 = 334,002.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,929.72x = 836,182.81 × 334,002.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,929.72x = 279,286,858,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,286,858,163.48/605,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,922.86

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