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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,863.60, 908,795.40 and 512,551.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,863.60, 908,795.40 and 512,551.60 is: 768,827.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,863.60 : 908,795.40 = 512,551.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,863.60/908,795.40 = 512,551.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,863.60x = 908,795.40 × 512,551.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,863.60x = 465,804,536,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,804,536,342.64/605,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,827.40

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