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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,266.91, 906,400.58 and 154,987.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,266.91, 906,400.58 and 154,987.78 is: 232,481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,266.91 : 906,400.58 = 154,987.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,266.91/906,400.58 = 154,987.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,266.91x = 906,400.58 × 154,987.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,266.91x = 140,481,013,684.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,481,013,684.91/604,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,481.73

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