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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,704.62, 837,555.50 and 377,335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,704.62, 837,555.50 and 377,335.85 is: 520,911.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,704.62 : 837,555.50 = 377,335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,704.62/837,555.50 = 377,335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,704.62x = 837,555.50 × 377,335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,704.62x = 316,039,711,147.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,039,711,147.72/606,704.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,911.99

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