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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,801.80, 908,702.70 and 487,703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,801.80, 908,702.70 and 487,703.80 is: 731,555.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,801.80 : 908,702.70 = 487,703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,801.80/908,702.70 = 487,703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,801.80x = 908,702.70 × 487,703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,801.80x = 443,177,759,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,177,759,860.26/605,801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,555.70

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