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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,580.06, 903,848.22 and 181,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,580.06, 903,848.22 and 181,845 is: 272,760.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,580.06 : 903,848.22 = 181,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,580.06/903,848.22 = 181,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,580.06x = 903,848.22 × 181,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,580.06x = 164,360,279,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,360,279,565.90/602,580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,760.90

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