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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610,265.63, 842,193.21 and 338,316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610,265.63, 842,193.21 and 338,316.23 is: 466,891.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610,265.63 : 842,193.21 = 338,316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610,265.63/842,193.21 = 338,316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610,265.63x = 842,193.21 × 338,316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610,265.63x = 284,927,631,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,927,631,738.80/610,265.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,891.17

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