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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,611.93, 837,127.37 and 334,679.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,611.93, 837,127.37 and 334,679.81 is: 461,859.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,611.93 : 837,127.37 = 334,679.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,611.93/837,127.37 = 334,679.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,611.93x = 837,127.37 × 334,679.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,611.93x = 280,169,625,788.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,169,625,788.46/606,611.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,859.74

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