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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,430.40, 908,145.60 and 205,938.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,430.40, 908,145.60 and 205,938.40 is: 308,907.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,430.40 : 908,145.60 = 205,938.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,430.40/908,145.60 = 205,938.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,430.40x = 908,145.60 × 205,938.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,430.40x = 187,022,051,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,022,051,831.04/605,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,907.60

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