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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,232.96, 839,327.40 and 336,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,232.96, 839,327.40 and 336,285 is: 464,054.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,232.96 : 839,327.40 = 336,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,232.96/839,327.40 = 336,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,232.96x = 839,327.40 × 336,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,232.96x = 282,253,214,709
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,253,214,709/608,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,054.45

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