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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,007.42, 907,558.74 and 536,184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,007.42, 907,558.74 and 536,184.45 is: 800,350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,007.42 : 907,558.74 = 536,184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,007.42/907,558.74 = 536,184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,007.42x = 907,558.74 × 536,184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,007.42x = 486,618,883,849.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,618,883,849.59/608,007.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,350.24

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