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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,047.70, 912,071.55 and 538,063.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,047.70, 912,071.55 and 538,063.70 is: 807,095.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,047.70 : 912,071.55 = 538,063.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,047.70/912,071.55 = 538,063.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,047.70x = 912,071.55 × 538,063.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,047.70x = 490,752,592,857.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,752,592,857.74/608,047.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,095.55

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