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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620,968, 856,935.84 and 338,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620,968, 856,935.84 and 338,344 is: 466,914.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,968 : 856,935.84 = 338,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,968/856,935.84 = 338,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,968x = 856,935.84 × 338,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,968x = 289,939,099,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,939,099,848.96/620,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,914.72

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