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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,003.50, 906,010.72 and 183,279.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,003.50, 906,010.72 and 183,279.38 is: 274,920.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,003.50 : 906,010.72 = 183,279.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,003.50/906,010.72 = 183,279.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,003.50x = 906,010.72 × 183,279.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,003.50x = 166,053,078,046.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,053,078,046.70/604,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,920.72

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