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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,137.44, 836,162.39 and 462,648.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,137.44, 836,162.39 and 462,648.38 is: 638,220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,137.44 : 836,162.39 = 462,648.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,137.44/836,162.39 = 462,648.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,137.44x = 836,162.39 × 462,648.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,137.44x = 386,849,175,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,849,175,150.43/606,137.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,220.23

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