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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,265, 838,025.72 and 338,993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,265, 838,025.72 and 338,993 is: 467,810.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,265 : 838,025.72 = 338,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,265/838,025.72 = 338,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,265x = 838,025.72 × 338,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,265x = 284,084,852,899.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,084,852,899.96/607,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,810.35

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