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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,908.80, 908,863.20 and 394,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,908.80, 908,863.20 and 394,401.60 is: 591,602.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,908.80 : 908,863.20 = 394,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,908.80/908,863.20 = 394,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,908.80x = 908,863.20 × 394,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,908.80x = 358,457,100,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,457,100,261.12/605,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,602.40

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