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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,337.60, 908,006.40 and 540,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,337.60, 908,006.40 and 540,019.20 is: 810,028.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,337.60 : 908,006.40 = 540,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,337.60/908,006.40 = 540,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,337.60x = 908,006.40 × 540,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,337.60x = 490,340,889,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,340,889,722.88/605,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,028.80

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