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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,750.40, 608,997.60 and 206,209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,750.40, 608,997.60 and 206,209.60 is: 309,503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,750.40 : 608,997.60 = 206,209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,750.40/608,997.60 = 206,209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,750.40x = 608,997.60 × 206,209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,750.40x = 125,581,151,496.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,581,151,496.96/405,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,503.46

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