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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,976.13, 836,209.50 and 334,029.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,976.13, 836,209.50 and 334,029.97 is: 460,940.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,976.13 : 836,209.50 = 334,029.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,976.13/836,209.50 = 334,029.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,976.13x = 836,209.50 × 334,029.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,976.13x = 279,319,034,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,319,034,198.72/605,976.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,940.65

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