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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,173.96, 837,856.80 and 335,197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,173.96, 837,856.80 and 335,197.92 is: 462,549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,173.96 : 837,856.80 = 335,197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,173.96/837,856.80 = 335,197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,173.96x = 837,856.80 × 335,197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,173.96x = 280,847,856,617.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,847,856,617.86/607,173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,549.24

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