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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,175.72, 839,257.74 and 336,226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,175.72, 839,257.74 and 336,226.32 is: 463,978.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,175.72 : 839,257.74 = 336,226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,175.72/839,257.74 = 336,226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,175.72x = 839,257.74 × 336,226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,175.72x = 282,180,541,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,180,541,451.72/608,175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,978.64

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