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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,521.84, 839,744.34 and 336,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,521.84, 839,744.34 and 336,583 is: 464,475.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,521.84 : 839,744.34 = 336,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,521.84/839,744.34 = 336,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,521.84x = 839,744.34 × 336,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,521.84x = 282,643,669,190.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,643,669,190.22/608,521.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,475.80

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