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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,742.01, 837,266.33 and 334,812.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,742.01, 837,266.33 and 334,812.05 is: 462,019.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,742.01 : 837,266.33 = 334,812.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,742.01/837,266.33 = 334,812.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,742.01x = 837,266.33 × 334,812.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,742.01x = 280,326,854,669.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,326,854,669.22/606,742.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,019.85

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