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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,261.68, 837,826.20 and 338,937.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,261.68, 837,826.20 and 338,937.84 is: 467,625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,261.68 : 837,826.20 = 338,937.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,261.68/837,826.20 = 338,937.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,261.68x = 837,826.20 × 338,937.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,261.68x = 283,971,002,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,971,002,523.41/607,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,625.43

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