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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,864.10, 908,796.15 and 512,552.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,864.10, 908,796.15 and 512,552.10 is: 768,828.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,864.10 : 908,796.15 = 512,552.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,864.10/908,796.15 = 512,552.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,864.10x = 908,796.15 × 512,552.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,864.10x = 465,805,375,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,805,375,154.42/605,864.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,828.15

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