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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,979.86, 913,336.50 and 204,229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,979.86, 913,336.50 and 204,229.04 is: 306,298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,979.86 : 913,336.50 = 204,229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,979.86/913,336.50 = 204,229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,979.86x = 913,336.50 × 204,229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,979.86x = 186,529,832,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,529,832,025.28/608,979.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,298.85

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