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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,739.20, 908,608.80 and 206,830.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,739.20, 908,608.80 and 206,830.40 is: 310,245.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,739.20 : 908,608.80 = 206,830.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,739.20/908,608.80 = 206,830.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,739.20x = 908,608.80 × 206,830.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,739.20x = 187,927,921,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,927,921,547.52/605,739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,245.60

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