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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,052.80, 908,998.56 and 438,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,052.80, 908,998.56 and 438,373.44 is: 657,501.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,052.80 : 908,998.56 = 438,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,052.80/908,998.56 = 438,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,052.80x = 908,998.56 × 438,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,052.80x = 398,480,825,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,480,825,702.25/606,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,501.83

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