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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,114.40, 908,139.90 and 427,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,114.40, 908,139.90 and 427,842.20 is: 643,157.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,114.40 : 908,139.90 = 427,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,114.40/908,139.90 = 427,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,114.40x = 908,139.90 × 427,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,114.40x = 388,540,572,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,540,572,723.78/604,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,157.28

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