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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,771.20, 908,656.80 and 206,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,771.20, 908,656.80 and 206,862.40 is: 310,293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,771.20 : 908,656.80 = 206,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,771.20/908,656.80 = 206,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,771.20x = 908,656.80 × 206,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,771.20x = 187,966,926,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,966,926,424.32/605,771.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,293.60

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