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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,611.40, 908,417.10 and 406,545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,611.40, 908,417.10 and 406,545.80 is: 609,818.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,611.40 : 908,417.10 = 406,545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,611.40/908,417.10 = 406,545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,611.40x = 908,417.10 × 406,545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,611.40x = 369,313,156,653.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,313,156,653.18/605,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,818.70

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