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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,028.59, 840,438 and 337,097.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,028.59, 840,438 and 337,097.01 is: 465,182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,028.59 : 840,438 = 337,097.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,028.59/840,438 = 337,097.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,028.59x = 840,438 × 337,097.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,028.59x = 283,309,136,890.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,309,136,890.38/609,028.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,182.00

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