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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,147.44, 837,864.59 and 335,215.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,147.44, 837,864.59 and 335,215.86 is: 462,598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,147.44 : 837,864.59 = 335,215.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,147.44/837,864.59 = 335,215.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,147.44x = 837,864.59 × 335,215.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,147.44x = 280,865,497,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,865,497,424.32/607,147.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,598.50

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