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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,116.32, 836,272.56 and 347,992

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,116.32, 836,272.56 and 347,992 is: 480,132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,116.32 : 836,272.56 = 347,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,116.32/836,272.56 = 347,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,116.32x = 836,272.56 × 347,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,116.32x = 291,016,160,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,016,160,699.52/606,116.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,132.53

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