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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,411.73, 906,305.47 and 177,892.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,411.73, 906,305.47 and 177,892.05 is: 266,746.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,411.73 : 906,305.47 = 177,892.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,411.73/906,305.47 = 177,892.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,411.73x = 906,305.47 × 177,892.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,411.73x = 161,224,537,095.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,224,537,095.05/604,411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,746.21

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