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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,875.92, 840,231.63 and 336,955.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,875.92, 840,231.63 and 336,955.14 is: 464,988.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,875.92 : 840,231.63 = 336,955.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,875.92/840,231.63 = 336,955.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,875.92x = 840,231.63 × 336,955.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,875.92x = 283,120,366,519.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,120,366,519.08/608,875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,988.61

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