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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,684, 838,621.20 and 339,429.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,684, 838,621.20 and 339,429.28 is: 468,422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,684 : 838,621.20 = 339,429.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,684/838,621.20 = 339,429.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,684x = 838,621.20 × 339,429.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,684x = 284,652,590,108.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,652,590,108.74/607,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,422.06

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