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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,308, 838,085.10 and 339,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,308, 838,085.10 and 339,036 is: 467,869.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,308 : 838,085.10 = 339,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,308/838,085.10 = 339,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,308x = 838,085.10 × 339,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,308x = 284,141,019,963.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,141,019,963.60/607,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,869.71

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