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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,847.70, 911,255.70 and 408,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,847.70, 911,255.70 and 408,049.40 is: 612,735.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,847.70 : 911,255.70 = 408,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,847.70/911,255.70 = 408,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,847.70x = 911,255.70 × 408,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,847.70x = 371,837,341,631.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,837,341,631.58/606,847.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,735.85

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