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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,367.60, 908,051.40 and 577,811.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,367.60, 908,051.40 and 577,811.40 is: 866,717.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,367.60 : 908,051.40 = 577,811.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,367.60/908,051.40 = 577,811.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,367.60x = 908,051.40 × 577,811.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,367.60x = 524,682,450,705.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,682,450,705.96/605,367.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,717.10

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