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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,986.46, 837,637.22 and 331,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,986.46, 837,637.22 and 331,343.20 is: 457,251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,986.46 : 837,637.22 = 331,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,986.46/837,637.22 = 331,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,986.46x = 837,637.22 × 331,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,986.46x = 277,545,396,913.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,545,396,913.90/606,986.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,251.38

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