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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,871.20, 908,806.80 and 206,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,871.20, 908,806.80 and 206,962.40 is: 310,443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,871.20 : 908,806.80 = 206,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,871.20/908,806.80 = 206,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,871.20x = 908,806.80 × 206,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,871.20x = 188,088,836,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,088,836,464.32/605,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,443.60

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