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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,966.63, 836,196.38 and 334,020.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,966.63, 836,196.38 and 334,020.47 is: 460,927.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,966.63 : 836,196.38 = 334,020.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,966.63/836,196.38 = 334,020.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,966.63x = 836,196.38 × 334,020.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,966.63x = 279,306,706,189.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,306,706,189.80/605,966.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,927.54

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