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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,537.20, 908,305.80 and 416,580.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,537.20, 908,305.80 and 416,580.40 is: 624,870.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,537.20 : 908,305.80 = 416,580.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,537.20/908,305.80 = 416,580.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,537.20x = 908,305.80 × 416,580.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,537.20x = 378,382,393,486.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,382,393,486.32/605,537.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,870.60

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