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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,234.70, 907,852.05 and 392,658.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,234.70, 907,852.05 and 392,658.30 is: 588,987.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,234.70 : 907,852.05 = 392,658.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,234.70/907,852.05 = 392,658.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,234.70x = 907,852.05 × 392,658.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,234.70x = 356,475,642,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,475,642,604.52/605,234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,987.45

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