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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,612.23, 838,502.16 and 335,680.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,612.23, 838,502.16 and 335,680.17 is: 463,237.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,612.23 : 838,502.16 = 335,680.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,612.23/838,502.16 = 335,680.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,612.23x = 838,502.16 × 335,680.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,612.23x = 281,468,547,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,468,547,614.17/607,612.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,237.13

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