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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,907.80, 908,861.70 and 487,809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,907.80, 908,861.70 and 487,809.80 is: 731,714.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,907.80 : 908,861.70 = 487,809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,907.80/908,861.70 = 487,809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,907.80x = 908,861.70 × 487,809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,907.80x = 443,351,644,104.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,351,644,104.66/605,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,714.70

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