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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,612, 837,124.56 and 338,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,612, 837,124.56 and 338,340 is: 466,909.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,612 : 837,124.56 = 338,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,612/837,124.56 = 338,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,612x = 837,124.56 × 338,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,612x = 283,232,723,630.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,232,723,630.40/606,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,909.20

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