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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,609.93, 844,032.14 and 335,979.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,609.93, 844,032.14 and 335,979.41 is: 463,657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,609.93 : 844,032.14 = 335,979.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,609.93/844,032.14 = 335,979.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,609.93x = 844,032.14 × 335,979.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,609.93x = 283,577,421,470.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,577,421,470.73/611,609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,657.32

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