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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,173.66, 837,912.71 and 335,258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,173.66, 837,912.71 and 335,258.75 is: 462,664.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,173.66 : 837,912.71 = 335,258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,173.66/837,912.71 = 335,258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,173.66x = 837,912.71 × 335,258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,173.66x = 280,917,570,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,917,570,696.64/607,173.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,664.29

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