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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,999.40, 908,999.10 and 206,507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,999.40, 908,999.10 and 206,507.40 is: 309,761.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,999.40 : 908,999.10 = 206,507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,999.40/908,999.10 = 206,507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,999.40x = 908,999.10 × 206,507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,999.40x = 187,715,040,743.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,715,040,743.34/605,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,761.10

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