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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,960.32, 836,262.72 and 334,026.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,960.32, 836,262.72 and 334,026.88 is: 460,977.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,960.32 : 836,262.72 = 334,026.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,960.32/836,262.72 = 334,026.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,960.32x = 836,262.72 × 334,026.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,960.32x = 279,334,227,221.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,334,227,221.91/605,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,977.75

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