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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,577.20, 908,147.10 and 305,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,577.20, 908,147.10 and 305,958.20 is: 458,826.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,577.20 : 908,147.10 = 305,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,577.20/908,147.10 = 305,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,577.20x = 908,147.10 × 305,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,577.20x = 277,855,052,051.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,855,052,051.22/605,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,826.81

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