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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,629.41, 908,584.71 and 206,273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,629.41, 908,584.71 and 206,273.62 is: 309,458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,629.41 : 908,584.71 = 206,273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,629.41/908,584.71 = 206,273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,629.41x = 908,584.71 × 206,273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,629.41x = 187,417,057,208.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,417,057,208.35/605,629.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,458.32

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