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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,429.40, 908,144.10 and 538,944.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,429.40, 908,144.10 and 538,944.60 is: 808,416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,429.40 : 908,144.10 = 538,944.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,429.40/908,144.10 = 538,944.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,429.40x = 908,144.10 × 538,944.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,429.40x = 489,439,358,716.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,439,358,716.86/605,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808,416.90

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