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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,238.80, 907,858.20 and 487,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,238.80, 907,858.20 and 487,140.80 is: 730,711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,238.80 : 907,858.20 = 487,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,238.80/907,858.20 = 487,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,238.80x = 907,858.20 × 487,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,238.80x = 442,254,769,834.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,254,769,834.56/605,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,711.20

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