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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,623.40, 908,531.10 and 206,301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,623.40, 908,531.10 and 206,301.80 is: 309,485.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,623.40 : 908,531.10 = 206,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,623.40/908,531.10 = 206,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,623.40x = 908,531.10 × 206,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,623.40x = 187,431,601,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,431,601,285.98/605,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,485.40

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