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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,872.53, 840,223.44 and 336,951.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,872.53, 840,223.44 and 336,951.90 is: 464,982.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,872.53 : 840,223.44 = 336,951.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,872.53/840,223.44 = 336,951.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,872.53x = 840,223.44 × 336,951.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,872.53x = 283,114,884,532.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,114,884,532.54/608,872.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,982.19

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