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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,541.40, 908,312.10 and 392,651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,541.40, 908,312.10 and 392,651.80 is: 588,977.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,541.40 : 908,312.10 = 392,651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,541.40/908,312.10 = 392,651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,541.40x = 908,312.10 × 392,651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,541.40x = 356,650,381,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,650,381,026.78/605,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,977.70

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