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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,412.40, 910,086.90 and 429,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,412.40, 910,086.90 and 429,140.20 is: 645,105.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,412.40 : 910,086.90 = 429,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,412.40/910,086.90 = 429,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,412.40x = 910,086.90 × 429,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,412.40x = 390,554,874,283.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,554,874,283.38/605,412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,105.51

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