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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,963.52, 836,235.38 and 334,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,963.52, 836,235.38 and 334,041.16 is: 460,979.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,963.52 : 836,235.38 = 334,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,963.52/836,235.38 = 334,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,963.52x = 836,235.38 × 334,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,963.52x = 279,337,036,368.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,337,036,368.24/605,963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,979.96

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