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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,488.51, 906,699.96 and 183,731.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,488.51, 906,699.96 and 183,731.58 is: 275,587.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,488.51 : 906,699.96 = 183,731.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,488.51/906,699.96 = 183,731.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,488.51x = 906,699.96 × 183,731.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,488.51x = 166,589,416,236.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,589,416,236.74/604,488.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,587.40

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