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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,509.85, 906,602.77 and 183,672.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,509.85, 906,602.77 and 183,672.73 is: 275,459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,509.85 : 906,602.77 = 183,672.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,509.85/906,602.77 = 183,672.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,509.85x = 906,602.77 × 183,672.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,509.85x = 166,518,205,791.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,518,205,791.46/604,509.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,459.87

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