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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,717.23, 838,696.58 and 335,808.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,717.23, 838,696.58 and 335,808.42 is: 463,441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,717.23 : 838,696.58 = 335,808.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,717.23/838,696.58 = 335,808.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,717.23x = 838,696.58 × 335,808.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,717.23x = 281,641,373,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,641,373,389.20/607,717.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,441.48

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