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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,966.14, 836,195.68 and 334,019.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,966.14, 836,195.68 and 334,019.98 is: 460,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,966.14 : 836,195.68 = 334,019.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,966.14/836,195.68 = 334,019.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,966.14x = 836,195.68 × 334,019.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,966.14x = 279,306,064,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,306,064,309.69/605,966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,926.85

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