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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,853.76, 908,949.21 and 264,327.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,853.76, 908,949.21 and 264,327.05 is: 396,564.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,853.76 : 908,949.21 = 264,327.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,853.76/908,949.21 = 264,327.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,853.76x = 908,949.21 × 264,327.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,853.76x = 240,259,863,279.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,259,863,279.13/605,853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396,564.12

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