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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,823.30, 908,734.95 and 487,725.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,823.30, 908,734.95 and 487,725.30 is: 731,587.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,823.30 : 908,734.95 = 487,725.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,823.30/908,734.95 = 487,725.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,823.30x = 908,734.95 × 487,725.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,823.30x = 443,213,026,109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,213,026,109.24/605,823.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,587.95

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