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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,873.20, 908,809.80 and 437,036.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,873.20, 908,809.80 and 437,036.80 is: 655,555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,873.20 : 908,809.80 = 437,036.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,873.20/908,809.80 = 437,036.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,873.20x = 908,809.80 × 437,036.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,873.20x = 397,183,326,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,183,326,800.64/605,873.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,555.20

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