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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,846.32, 838,785.42 and 335,909.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,846.32, 838,785.42 and 335,909.34 is: 463,531.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,846.32 : 838,785.42 = 335,909.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,846.32/838,785.42 = 335,909.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,846.32x = 838,785.42 × 335,909.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,846.32x = 281,755,856,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,755,856,833.82/607,846.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,531.40

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