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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,309, 838,086.48 and 339,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,309, 838,086.48 and 339,037 is: 467,871.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,309 : 838,086.48 = 339,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,309/838,086.48 = 339,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,309x = 838,086.48 × 339,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,309x = 284,142,325,919.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,142,325,919.76/607,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,871.09

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