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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,251.03, 839,352.50 and 336,302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,251.03, 839,352.50 and 336,302.59 is: 464,078.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,251.03 : 839,352.50 = 336,302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,251.03/839,352.50 = 336,302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,251.03x = 839,352.50 × 336,302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,251.03x = 282,276,422,034.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,276,422,034.53/608,251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,078.82

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