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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,615.80, 908,423.70 and 565,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,615.80, 908,423.70 and 565,958.20 is: 848,937.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,615.80 : 908,423.70 = 565,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,615.80/908,423.70 = 565,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,615.80x = 908,423.70 × 565,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,615.80x = 514,129,842,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,129,842,089.34/605,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,937.30

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