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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,285.78, 909,178.48 and 206,958.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,285.78, 909,178.48 and 206,958.75 is: 310,352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,285.78 : 909,178.48 = 206,958.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,285.78/909,178.48 = 206,958.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,285.78x = 909,178.48 × 206,958.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,285.78x = 188,162,441,747.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,162,441,747.70/606,285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,352.72

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