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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,005.80, 906,008.70 and 229,980.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,005.80, 906,008.70 and 229,980.20 is: 344,970.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,005.80 : 906,008.70 = 229,980.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,005.80/906,008.70 = 229,980.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,005.80x = 906,008.70 × 229,980.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,005.80x = 208,364,062,027.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,364,062,027.74/604,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,970.30

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