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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,996.49, 836,274.96 and 334,069.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,996.49, 836,274.96 and 334,069.02 is: 461,015.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,996.49 : 836,274.96 = 334,069.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,996.49/836,274.96 = 334,069.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,996.49x = 836,274.96 × 334,069.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,996.49x = 279,373,556,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,373,556,337.74/605,996.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,015.14

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