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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,271.20, 838,012.80 and 335,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,271.20, 838,012.80 and 335,334.40 is: 462,749.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,271.20 : 838,012.80 = 335,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,271.20/838,012.80 = 335,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,271.20x = 838,012.80 × 335,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,271.20x = 281,014,519,480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,014,519,480.32/607,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,749.62

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