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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,725.70, 908,588.55 and 206,816.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,725.70, 908,588.55 and 206,816.90 is: 310,225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,725.70 : 908,588.55 = 206,816.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,725.70/908,588.55 = 206,816.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,725.70x = 908,588.55 × 206,816.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,725.70x = 187,911,467,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,911,467,286.50/605,725.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,225.35

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