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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,227.71, 839,169.88 and 424,461.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,227.71, 839,169.88 and 424,461.39 is: 585,628.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,227.71 : 839,169.88 = 424,461.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,227.71/839,169.88 = 424,461.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,227.71x = 839,169.88 × 424,461.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,227.71x = 356,195,213,710.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,195,213,710.93/608,227.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,628.06

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