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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,041.37, 906,067.40 and 183,317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,041.37, 906,067.40 and 183,317.17 is: 274,977.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,041.37 : 906,067.40 = 183,317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,041.37/906,067.40 = 183,317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,041.37x = 906,067.40 × 183,317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,041.37x = 166,097,711,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,097,711,597.26/604,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,977.38

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