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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,635.91, 837,155.13 and 334,720.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,635.91, 837,155.13 and 334,720.71 is: 461,913.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,635.91 : 837,155.13 = 334,720.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,635.91/837,155.13 = 334,720.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,635.91x = 837,155.13 × 334,720.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,635.91x = 280,213,159,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,213,159,493.74/606,635.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,913.24

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