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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,433.60, 908,150.40 and 510,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,433.60, 908,150.40 and 510,955.20 is: 766,432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,433.60 : 908,150.40 = 510,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,433.60/908,150.40 = 510,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,433.60x = 908,150.40 × 510,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,433.60x = 464,024,169,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,024,169,262.08/605,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,432.80

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