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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,237.52, 839,370.44 and 336,324.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,237.52, 839,370.44 and 336,324.56 is: 464,129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,237.52 : 839,370.44 = 336,324.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,237.52/839,370.44 = 336,324.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,237.52x = 839,370.44 × 336,324.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,237.52x = 282,300,893,910.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,300,893,910.01/608,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,129.36

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