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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,363.40, 908,045.10 and 538,878.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,363.40, 908,045.10 and 538,878.60 is: 808,317.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,363.40 : 908,045.10 = 538,878.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,363.40/908,045.10 = 538,878.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,363.40x = 908,045.10 × 538,878.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,363.40x = 489,326,072,224.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,326,072,224.86/605,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,317.90

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