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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,206.80, 908,101.80 and 427,330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,206.80, 908,101.80 and 427,330.80 is: 641,202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,206.80 : 908,101.80 = 427,330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,206.80/908,101.80 = 427,330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,206.80x = 908,101.80 × 427,330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,206.80x = 388,059,868,675.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,059,868,675.44/605,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,202.10

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