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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,774.98, 609,202.62 and 206,598.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,774.98, 609,202.62 and 206,598.96 is: 309,410.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,774.98 : 609,202.62 = 206,598.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,774.98/609,202.62 = 206,598.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,774.98x = 609,202.62 × 206,598.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,774.98x = 125,860,627,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,860,627,721.28/406,774.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,410.94

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