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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,858.70, 908,788.05 and 403,779.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,858.70, 908,788.05 and 403,779.90 is: 605,669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,858.70 : 908,788.05 = 403,779.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,858.70/908,788.05 = 403,779.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,858.70x = 908,788.05 × 403,779.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,858.70x = 366,950,347,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,950,347,950.20/605,858.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,669.85

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