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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,721.70, 908,582.55 and 206,812.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,721.70, 908,582.55 and 206,812.90 is: 310,219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,721.70 : 908,582.55 = 206,812.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,721.70/908,582.55 = 206,812.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,721.70x = 908,582.55 × 206,812.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,721.70x = 187,906,592,054.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,906,592,054.90/605,721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,219.35

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