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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,955.02, 836,223.64 and 334,032.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,955.02, 836,223.64 and 334,032.65 is: 460,968.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,955.02 : 836,223.64 = 334,032.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,955.02/836,223.64 = 334,032.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,955.02x = 836,223.64 × 334,032.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,955.02x = 279,325,996,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,325,996,581.49/605,955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,968.21

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