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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,241.60, 907,862.40 and 538,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,241.60, 907,862.40 and 538,886.40 is: 808,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,241.60 : 907,862.40 = 538,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,241.60/907,862.40 = 538,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,241.60x = 907,862.40 × 538,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,241.60x = 489,234,700,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,234,700,431.36/605,241.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,329.60

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