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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,546.51, 838,421.22 and 335,608.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,546.51, 838,421.22 and 335,608.80 is: 463,144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,546.51 : 838,421.22 = 335,608.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,546.51/838,421.22 = 335,608.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,546.51x = 838,421.22 × 335,608.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,546.51x = 281,381,539,538.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,381,539,538.74/607,546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,144.03

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