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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,856.32, 907,779.72 and 368,480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,856.32, 907,779.72 and 368,480.96 is: 552,110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,856.32 : 907,779.72 = 368,480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,856.32/907,779.72 = 368,480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,856.32x = 907,779.72 × 368,480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,856.32x = 334,499,542,694.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,499,542,694.13/605,856.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,110.35

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