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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,202.20, 908,678.10 and 456,486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,202.20, 908,678.10 and 456,486.20 is: 685,389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,202.20 : 908,678.10 = 456,486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,202.20/908,678.10 = 456,486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,202.20x = 908,678.10 × 456,486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,202.20x = 414,799,012,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,799,012,892.22/605,202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,389.14

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