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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,863.70, 840,219.33 and 336,931.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,863.70, 840,219.33 and 336,931.42 is: 464,958.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,863.70 : 840,219.33 = 336,931.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,863.70/840,219.33 = 336,931.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,863.70x = 840,219.33 × 336,931.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,863.70x = 283,096,291,968.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,096,291,968.35/608,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,958.40

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