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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,861.70, 908,792.55 and 403,782.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,861.70, 908,792.55 and 403,782.90 is: 605,674.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,861.70 : 908,792.55 = 403,782.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,861.70/908,792.55 = 403,782.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,861.70x = 908,792.55 × 403,782.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,861.70x = 366,954,891,337.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,954,891,337.40/605,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,674.35

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