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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,858.71, 840,212.43 and 336,926.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,858.71, 840,212.43 and 336,926.42 is: 464,951.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,858.71 : 840,212.43 = 336,926.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,858.71/840,212.43 = 336,926.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,858.71x = 840,212.43 × 336,926.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,858.71x = 283,089,763,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,089,763,765.66/608,858.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,951.49

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