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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,808.30, 908,712.45 and 487,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,808.30, 908,712.45 and 487,710.30 is: 731,565.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,808.30 : 908,712.45 = 487,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,808.30/908,712.45 = 487,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,808.30x = 908,712.45 × 487,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,808.30x = 443,188,421,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,188,421,603.24/605,808.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,565.45

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