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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,779.16, 841,426.92 and 337,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,779.16, 841,426.92 and 337,779 is: 466,097.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,779.16 : 841,426.92 = 337,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,779.16/841,426.92 = 337,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,779.16x = 841,426.92 × 337,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,779.16x = 284,216,343,610.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,216,343,610.68/609,779.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,097.17

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