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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,583.78, 838,462.98 and 335,651.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,583.78, 838,462.98 and 335,651.66 is: 463,197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,583.78 : 838,462.98 = 335,651.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,583.78/838,462.98 = 335,651.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,583.78x = 838,462.98 × 335,651.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,583.78x = 281,431,485,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,431,485,214.97/607,583.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,197.83

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