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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,912.80, 908,869.20 and 437,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,912.80, 908,869.20 and 437,951.20 is: 656,926.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,912.80 : 908,869.20 = 437,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,912.80/908,869.20 = 437,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,912.80x = 908,869.20 × 437,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,912.80x = 398,040,356,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,040,356,783.04/605,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,926.80

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