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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,462.72, 903,700.56 and 181,742.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,462.72, 903,700.56 and 181,742.24 is: 272,615.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,462.72 : 903,700.56 = 181,742.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,462.72/903,700.56 = 181,742.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,462.72x = 903,700.56 × 181,742.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,462.72x = 164,240,564,063.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,240,564,063.65/602,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,615.31

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