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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,978.31, 837,629.93 and 335,046.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,978.31, 837,629.93 and 335,046.13 is: 462,363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,978.31 : 837,629.93 = 335,046.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,978.31/837,629.93 = 335,046.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,978.31x = 837,629.93 × 335,046.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,978.31x = 280,644,666,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,644,666,418.67/606,978.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,363.58

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