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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,907.62, 840,271.74 and 336,986.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,907.62, 840,271.74 and 336,986.94 is: 465,030.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,907.62 : 840,271.74 = 336,986.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,907.62/840,271.74 = 336,986.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,907.62x = 840,271.74 × 336,986.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,907.62x = 283,160,602,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,160,602,431.08/608,907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,030.48

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