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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,663.40, 908,495.10 and 206,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,663.40, 908,495.10 and 206,171.40 is: 309,257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,663.40 : 908,495.10 = 206,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,663.40/908,495.10 = 206,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,663.40x = 908,495.10 × 206,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,663.40x = 187,305,706,660.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,305,706,660.14/605,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,257.10

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