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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,198.85, 837,968.54 and 331,582.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,198.85, 837,968.54 and 331,582.34 is: 457,602.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,198.85 : 837,968.54 = 331,582.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,198.85/837,968.54 = 331,582.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,198.85x = 837,968.54 × 331,582.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,198.85x = 277,855,563,491.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,855,563,491.83/607,198.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,602.26

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