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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,201, 837,950.70 and 335,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,201, 837,950.70 and 335,268.16 is: 462,677.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,201 : 837,950.70 = 335,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,201/837,950.70 = 335,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,201x = 837,950.70 × 335,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,201x = 280,938,189,359.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,938,189,359.71/607,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,677.42

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