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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,622.80, 908,434.20 and 565,965.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,622.80, 908,434.20 and 565,965.20 is: 848,947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,622.80 : 908,434.20 = 565,965.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,622.80/908,434.20 = 565,965.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,622.80x = 908,434.20 × 565,965.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,622.80x = 514,142,143,689.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,142,143,689.84/605,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,947.80

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