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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,603.40, 908,405.10 and 406,537.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,603.40, 908,405.10 and 406,537.80 is: 609,806.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,603.40 : 908,405.10 = 406,537.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,603.40/908,405.10 = 406,537.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,603.40x = 908,405.10 × 406,537.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,603.40x = 369,301,010,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,301,010,862.78/605,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,806.70

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