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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,995.99, 836,274.27 and 334,068.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,995.99, 836,274.27 and 334,068.52 is: 461,014.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,995.99 : 836,274.27 = 334,068.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,995.99/836,274.27 = 334,068.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,995.99x = 836,274.27 × 334,068.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,995.99x = 279,372,907,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,372,907,692.98/605,995.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,014.45

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