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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,961.40, 837,606.81 and 335,029.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,961.40, 837,606.81 and 335,029.35 is: 462,340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,961.40 : 837,606.81 = 335,029.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,961.40/837,606.81 = 335,029.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,961.40x = 837,606.81 × 335,029.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,961.40x = 280,622,863,853.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,622,863,853.45/606,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,340.55

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