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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,171.18, 836,498.01 and 334,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,171.18, 836,498.01 and 334,239 is: 461,239.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,171.18 : 836,498.01 = 334,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,171.18/836,498.01 = 334,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,171.18x = 836,498.01 × 334,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,171.18x = 279,590,258,364.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,590,258,364.39/606,171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,239.77

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