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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,856.18, 838,858.29 and 335,941.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,856.18, 838,858.29 and 335,941.70 is: 463,608.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,856.18 : 838,858.29 = 335,941.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,856.18/838,858.29 = 335,941.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,856.18x = 838,858.29 × 335,941.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,856.18x = 281,807,480,001.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,807,480,001.69/607,856.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,608.81

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