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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,867.80, 908,801.70 and 487,769.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,867.80, 908,801.70 and 487,769.80 is: 731,654.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,867.80 : 908,801.70 = 487,769.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,867.80/908,801.70 = 487,769.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,867.80x = 908,801.70 × 487,769.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,867.80x = 443,286,023,448.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,286,023,448.66/605,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,654.70

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