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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,637.90, 908,456.85 and 206,145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,637.90, 908,456.85 and 206,145.90 is: 309,218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,637.90 : 908,456.85 = 206,145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,637.90/908,456.85 = 206,145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,637.90x = 908,456.85 × 206,145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,637.90x = 187,274,654,954.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,274,654,954.42/605,637.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,218.85

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