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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,063.72, 837,832.42 and 338,809

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,063.72, 837,832.42 and 338,809 is: 467,603.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,063.72 : 837,832.42 = 338,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,063.72/837,832.42 = 338,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,063.72x = 837,832.42 × 338,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,063.72x = 283,865,164,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,865,164,387.78/607,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,603.57

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