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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,519.10, 908,278.65 and 512,207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,519.10, 908,278.65 and 512,207.10 is: 768,310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,519.10 : 908,278.65 = 512,207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,519.10/908,278.65 = 512,207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,519.10x = 908,278.65 × 512,207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,519.10x = 465,226,773,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,226,773,308.42/605,519.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,310.65

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