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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,827.72, 838,800.18 and 335,888.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,827.72, 838,800.18 and 335,888.04 is: 463,524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,827.72 : 838,800.18 = 335,888.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,827.72/838,800.18 = 335,888.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,827.72x = 838,800.18 × 335,888.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,827.72x = 281,742,948,411.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,742,948,411.85/607,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,524.35

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