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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,613.42, 844,036.96 and 335,982.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,613.42, 844,036.96 and 335,982.89 is: 463,662.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,613.42 : 844,036.96 = 335,982.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,613.42/844,036.96 = 335,982.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,613.42x = 844,036.96 × 335,982.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,613.42x = 283,581,974,240.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,581,974,240.01/611,613.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,662.12

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