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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,891.20, 908,836.80 and 206,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,891.20, 908,836.80 and 206,982.40 is: 310,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,891.20 : 908,836.80 = 206,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,891.20/908,836.80 = 206,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,891.20x = 908,836.80 × 206,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,891.20x = 188,113,222,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,113,222,072.32/605,891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,473.60

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