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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,591.88, 837,099.62 and 334,663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,591.88, 837,099.62 and 334,663.08 is: 461,836.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,591.88 : 837,099.62 = 334,663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,591.88/837,099.62 = 334,663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,591.88x = 837,099.62 × 334,663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,591.88x = 280,146,337,096.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,146,337,096.03/606,591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,836.61

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