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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,627.62, 837,143.75 and 334,712.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,627.62, 837,143.75 and 334,712.43 is: 461,901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,627.62 : 837,143.75 = 334,712.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,627.62/837,143.75 = 334,712.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,627.62x = 837,143.75 × 334,712.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,627.62x = 280,202,417,148.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,202,417,148.25/606,627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,901.85

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