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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,237.80, 907,856.70 and 487,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,237.80, 907,856.70 and 487,139.80 is: 730,709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,237.80 : 907,856.70 = 487,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,237.80/907,856.70 = 487,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,237.80x = 907,856.70 × 487,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,237.80x = 442,253,131,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,253,131,266.66/605,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,709.70

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