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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,008.40, 907,512.60 and 405,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,008.40, 907,512.60 and 405,942.80 is: 608,914.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,008.40 : 907,512.60 = 405,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,008.40/907,512.60 = 405,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,008.40x = 907,512.60 × 405,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,008.40x = 368,398,205,879.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,398,205,879.28/605,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,914.20

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