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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,511.10, 908,266.65 and 512,199.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,511.10, 908,266.65 and 512,199.10 is: 768,298.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,511.10 : 908,266.65 = 512,199.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,511.10/908,266.65 = 512,199.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,511.10x = 908,266.65 × 512,199.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,511.10x = 465,213,360,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,213,360,690.02/605,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,298.65

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