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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,855.70, 908,783.55 and 437,019.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,855.70, 908,783.55 and 437,019.30 is: 655,528.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,855.70 : 908,783.55 = 437,019.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,855.70/908,783.55 = 437,019.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,855.70x = 908,783.55 × 437,019.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,855.70x = 397,155,950,872.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,155,950,872.52/605,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,528.95

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