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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,938.41, 836,194.77 and 334,010.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,938.41, 836,194.77 and 334,010.81 is: 460,934.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,938.41 : 836,194.77 = 334,010.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,938.41/836,194.77 = 334,010.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,938.41x = 836,194.77 × 334,010.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,938.41x = 279,298,094,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,298,094,535.95/605,938.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,934.79

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