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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,842.80, 908,764.20 and 487,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,842.80, 908,764.20 and 487,744.80 is: 731,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,842.80 : 908,764.20 = 487,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,842.80/908,764.20 = 487,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,842.80x = 908,764.20 × 487,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,842.80x = 443,245,012,976.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,245,012,976.16/605,842.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,617.20

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