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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612,036.79, 844,619.54 and 336,420.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612,036.79, 844,619.54 and 336,420.17 is: 464,264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612,036.79 : 844,619.54 = 336,420.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612,036.79/844,619.54 = 336,420.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612,036.79x = 844,619.54 × 336,420.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612,036.79x = 284,147,045,850.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,147,045,850.07/612,036.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,264.65

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