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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,872.70, 908,809.05 and 206,963.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,872.70, 908,809.05 and 206,963.90 is: 310,445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,872.70 : 908,809.05 = 206,963.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,872.70/908,809.05 = 206,963.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,872.70x = 908,809.05 × 206,963.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,872.70x = 188,090,665,343.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,090,665,343.30/605,872.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,445.85

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