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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,131.94, 836,154.81 and 462,642.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,131.94, 836,154.81 and 462,642.87 is: 638,212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,131.94 : 836,154.81 = 462,642.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,131.94/836,154.81 = 462,642.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,131.94x = 836,154.81 × 462,642.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,131.94x = 386,841,061,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,841,061,062.71/606,131.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,212.63

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