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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,657.82, 837,192.28 and 334,735.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,657.82, 837,192.28 and 334,735.81 is: 461,937.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,657.82 : 837,192.28 = 334,735.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,657.82/837,192.28 = 334,735.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,657.82x = 837,192.28 × 334,735.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,657.82x = 280,238,235,971.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,238,235,971.55/606,657.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,937.89

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