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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,857.60, 907,286.40 and 394,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,857.60, 907,286.40 and 394,732.80 is: 592,099.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,857.60 : 907,286.40 = 394,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,857.60/907,286.40 = 394,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,857.60x = 907,286.40 × 394,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,857.60x = 358,135,701,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,135,701,073.92/604,857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,099.20

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