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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,936.59, 836,192.27 and 334,009.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,936.59, 836,192.27 and 334,009.01 is: 460,932.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,936.59 : 836,192.27 = 334,009.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,936.59/836,192.27 = 334,009.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,936.59x = 836,192.27 × 334,009.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,936.59x = 279,295,752,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,295,752,272.35/605,936.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,932.31

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