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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,670.60, 808,000.90 and 206,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,670.60, 808,000.90 and 206,246.60 is: 309,367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,670.60 : 808,000.90 = 206,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,670.60/808,000.90 = 206,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,670.60x = 808,000.90 × 206,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,670.60x = 166,647,438,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,647,438,421.94/538,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,367.99

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