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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,432.60, 908,148.90 and 540,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,432.60, 908,148.90 and 540,114.20 is: 810,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,432.60 : 908,148.90 = 540,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,432.60/908,148.90 = 540,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,432.60x = 908,148.90 × 540,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,432.60x = 490,504,116,604.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,504,116,604.38/605,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810,171.30

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