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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,978.62, 905,187.83 and 360,917.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,978.62, 905,187.83 and 360,917.12 is: 540,015.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,978.62 : 905,187.83 = 360,917.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,978.62/905,187.83 = 360,917.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,978.62x = 905,187.83 × 360,917.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,978.62x = 326,697,778,332.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,697,778,332.13/604,978.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,015.41

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