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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,427.40, 908,141.10 and 325,491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,427.40, 908,141.10 and 325,491.40 is: 488,237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,427.40 : 908,141.10 = 325,491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,427.40/908,141.10 = 325,491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,427.40x = 908,141.10 × 325,491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,427.40x = 295,592,118,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,592,118,036.54/605,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,237.10

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