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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,987.26, 836,265.04 and 334,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,987.26, 836,265.04 and 334,049.30 is: 460,989.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,987.26 : 836,265.04 = 334,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,987.26/836,265.04 = 334,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,987.26x = 836,265.04 × 334,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,987.26x = 279,353,745,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,353,745,374.90/605,987.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,989.47

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