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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,430.10, 908,145.15 and 510,951.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,430.10, 908,145.15 and 510,951.70 is: 766,427.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,430.10 : 908,145.15 = 510,951.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,430.10/908,145.15 = 510,951.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,430.10x = 908,145.15 × 510,951.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,430.10x = 464,018,308,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,018,308,239.26/605,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,427.55

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