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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,220.17, 838,034.91 and 505,065.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,220.17, 838,034.91 and 505,065.40 is: 697,049.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,220.17 : 838,034.91 = 505,065.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,220.17/838,034.91 = 505,065.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,220.17x = 838,034.91 × 505,065.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,220.17x = 423,262,437,033.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,262,437,033.11/607,220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,049.37

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