Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,778, 837,354 and 338,506
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 606,778, 837,354 and 338,506 is: 467,138.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
606,778 : 837,354 = 338,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
606,778/837,354 = 338,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
606,778x = 837,354 × 338,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
606,778x = 283,449,353,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,449,353,124/606,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,138.48
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