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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,887.20, 908,830.80 and 381,938.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,887.20, 908,830.80 and 381,938.40 is: 572,907.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,887.20 : 908,830.80 = 381,938.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,887.20/908,830.80 = 381,938.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,887.20x = 908,830.80 × 381,938.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,887.20x = 347,117,381,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,117,381,622.72/605,887.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,907.60

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