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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,261.60, 907,892.40 and 538,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,261.60, 907,892.40 and 538,906.40 is: 808,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,261.60 : 907,892.40 = 538,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,261.60/907,892.40 = 538,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,261.60x = 907,892.40 × 538,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,261.60x = 489,269,024,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,269,024,871.36/605,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,359.60

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