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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,982.60, 908,390.70 and 470,971.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,982.60, 908,390.70 and 470,971.80 is: 706,004.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,982.60 : 908,390.70 = 470,971.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,982.60/908,390.70 = 470,971.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,982.60x = 908,390.70 × 470,971.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,982.60x = 427,826,403,082.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,826,403,082.26/605,982.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,004.43

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