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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,849.66, 837,451.92 and 334,917.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,849.66, 837,451.92 and 334,917.70 is: 462,186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,849.66 : 837,451.92 = 334,917.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,849.66/837,451.92 = 334,917.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,849.66x = 837,451.92 × 334,917.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,849.66x = 280,477,470,069.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,477,470,069.30/606,849.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,186.09

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