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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,750, 837,481.52 and 352,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,750, 837,481.52 and 352,183.20 is: 486,109.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,750 : 837,481.52 = 352,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,750/837,481.52 = 352,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,750x = 837,481.52 × 352,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,750x = 294,946,921,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,946,921,654.46/606,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,109.47

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