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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,962.32, 836,265.48 and 334,028.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,962.32, 836,265.48 and 334,028.88 is: 460,980.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,962.32 : 836,265.48 = 334,028.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,962.32/836,265.48 = 334,028.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,962.32x = 836,265.48 × 334,028.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,962.32x = 279,336,821,667.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,336,821,667.06/605,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,980.51

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