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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,519.40, 908,279.10 and 418,895.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,519.40, 908,279.10 and 418,895.40 is: 628,343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,519.40 : 908,279.10 = 418,895.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,519.40/908,279.10 = 418,895.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,519.40x = 908,279.10 × 418,895.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,519.40x = 380,473,936,906.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,473,936,906.14/605,519.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,343.10

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