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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,706.80, 837,421.92 and 352,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,706.80, 837,421.92 and 352,140 is: 486,049.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,706.80 : 837,421.92 = 352,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,706.80/837,421.92 = 352,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,706.80x = 837,421.92 × 352,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,706.80x = 294,889,754,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,889,754,908.80/606,706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,049.86

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