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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,943.22, 837,665.97 and 338,688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,943.22, 837,665.97 and 338,688.50 is: 467,437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,943.22 : 837,665.97 = 338,688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,943.22/837,665.97 = 338,688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,943.22x = 837,665.97 × 338,688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,943.22x = 283,707,830,880.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,707,830,880.35/606,943.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,437.19

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