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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,178.80, 907,768.20 and 402,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,178.80, 907,768.20 and 402,225.20 is: 603,337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,178.80 : 907,768.20 = 402,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,178.80/907,768.20 = 402,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,178.80x = 907,768.20 × 402,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,178.80x = 365,127,245,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,127,245,798.64/605,178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,337.80

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