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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,182.72, 839,267.40 and 336,233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,182.72, 839,267.40 and 336,233.32 is: 463,988.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,182.72 : 839,267.40 = 336,233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,182.72/839,267.40 = 336,233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,182.72x = 839,267.40 × 336,233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,182.72x = 282,189,664,269.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,189,664,269.77/608,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,988.30

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