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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,975.16, 836,208.11 and 334,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,975.16, 836,208.11 and 334,029 is: 460,939.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,975.16 : 836,208.11 = 334,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,975.16/836,208.11 = 334,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,975.16x = 836,208.11 × 334,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,975.16x = 279,317,757,105.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,317,757,105.05/605,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,939.29

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