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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,237.10, 836,607.25 and 348,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,237.10, 836,607.25 and 348,131 is: 480,420.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,237.10 : 836,607.25 = 348,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,237.10/836,607.25 = 348,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,237.10x = 836,607.25 × 348,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,237.10x = 291,248,918,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,248,918,549.75/606,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,420.81

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