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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,872.80, 908,809.20 and 437,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,872.80, 908,809.20 and 437,911.20 is: 656,866.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,872.80 : 908,809.20 = 437,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,872.80/908,809.20 = 437,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,872.80x = 908,809.20 × 437,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,872.80x = 397,977,727,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,977,727,343.04/605,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,866.80

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