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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,235.80, 907,853.70 and 402,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,235.80, 907,853.70 and 402,282.20 is: 603,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,235.80 : 907,853.70 = 402,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,235.80/907,853.70 = 402,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,235.80x = 907,853.70 × 402,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,235.80x = 365,213,383,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,213,383,714.14/605,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,423.30

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