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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,916.58, 908,897.95 and 226,797.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,916.58, 908,897.95 and 226,797.40 is: 340,204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,916.58 : 908,897.95 = 226,797.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,916.58/908,897.95 = 226,797.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,916.58x = 908,897.95 × 226,797.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,916.58x = 206,135,691,925.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,135,691,925.33/605,916.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,204.74

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