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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,979.66, 836,214.30 and 334,033.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,979.66, 836,214.30 and 334,033.50 is: 460,945.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,979.66 : 836,214.30 = 334,033.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,979.66/836,214.30 = 334,033.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,979.66x = 836,214.30 × 334,033.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,979.66x = 279,323,589,379.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,323,589,379.05/605,979.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,945.49

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