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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,239.80, 907,859.70 and 487,141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,239.80, 907,859.70 and 487,141.80 is: 730,712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,239.80 : 907,859.70 = 487,141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,239.80/907,859.70 = 487,141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,239.80x = 907,859.70 × 487,141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,239.80x = 442,256,408,405.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,256,408,405.46/605,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,712.70

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