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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,005.80, 912,008.70 and 408,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,005.80, 912,008.70 and 408,940.20 is: 613,410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,005.80 : 912,008.70 = 408,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,005.80/912,008.70 = 408,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,005.80x = 912,008.70 × 408,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,005.80x = 372,957,020,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,957,020,179.74/608,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,410.30

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