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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,714.46, 837,264.96 and 334,782.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,714.46, 837,264.96 and 334,782.14 is: 461,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,714.46 : 837,264.96 = 334,782.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,714.46/837,264.96 = 334,782.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,714.46x = 837,264.96 × 334,782.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,714.46x = 280,301,352,400.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,301,352,400.43/606,714.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,998.80

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