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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,089.68, 838,729.08 and 464,601.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,089.68, 838,729.08 and 464,601.42 is: 640,817.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,089.68 : 838,729.08 = 464,601.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,089.68/838,729.08 = 464,601.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,089.68x = 838,729.08 × 464,601.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,089.68x = 389,674,721,563.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,674,721,563.29/608,089.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,817.85

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