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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,430.60, 908,145.90 and 540,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,430.60, 908,145.90 and 540,112.20 is: 810,168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,430.60 : 908,145.90 = 540,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,430.60/908,145.90 = 540,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,430.60x = 908,145.90 × 540,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,430.60x = 490,500,679,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,500,679,969.98/605,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,168.30

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