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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,112.40, 908,136.90 and 427,840.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,112.40, 908,136.90 and 427,840.20 is: 643,154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,112.40 : 908,136.90 = 427,840.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,112.40/908,136.90 = 427,840.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,112.40x = 908,136.90 × 427,840.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,112.40x = 388,537,472,923.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,537,472,923.38/604,112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,154.28

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