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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,874.70, 908,812.05 and 437,038.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,874.70, 908,812.05 and 437,038.30 is: 655,557.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,874.70 : 908,812.05 = 437,038.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,874.70/908,812.05 = 437,038.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,874.70x = 908,812.05 × 437,038.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,874.70x = 397,185,673,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,185,673,351.52/605,874.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,557.45

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