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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,042.96, 840,461.04 and 337,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,042.96, 840,461.04 and 337,122 is: 465,218.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,042.96 : 840,461.04 = 337,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,042.96/840,461.04 = 337,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,042.96x = 840,461.04 × 337,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,042.96x = 283,337,906,726.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,337,906,726.88/609,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,218.26

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