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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,777, 837,352.62 and 338,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,777, 837,352.62 and 338,505 is: 467,137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,777 : 837,352.62 = 338,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,777/837,352.62 = 338,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,777x = 837,352.62 × 338,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,777x = 283,448,048,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,448,048,633.10/606,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,137.10

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