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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,541.59, 836,980.43 and 334,619.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,541.59, 836,980.43 and 334,619.73 is: 461,749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,541.59 : 836,980.43 = 334,619.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,541.59/836,980.43 = 334,619.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,541.59x = 836,980.43 × 334,619.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,541.59x = 280,070,163,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,070,163,828.79/606,541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,749.32

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