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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,556.14, 838,434.50 and 335,618.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,556.14, 838,434.50 and 335,618.42 is: 463,157.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,556.14 : 838,434.50 = 335,618.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,556.14/838,434.50 = 335,618.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,556.14x = 838,434.50 × 335,618.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,556.14x = 281,394,062,163.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,394,062,163.49/607,556.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,157.30

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