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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,200, 837,949.32 and 335,267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,200, 837,949.32 and 335,267.16 is: 462,676.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,200 : 837,949.32 = 335,267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,200/837,949.32 = 335,267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,200x = 837,949.32 × 335,267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,200x = 280,936,888,740.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,936,888,740.33/607,200
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,676.04

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