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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,635.40, 908,453.10 and 381,686.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,635.40, 908,453.10 and 381,686.60 is: 572,529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,635.40 : 908,453.10 = 381,686.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,635.40/908,453.10 = 381,686.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,635.40x = 908,453.10 × 381,686.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,635.40x = 346,744,374,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,744,374,998.46/605,635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,529.90

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