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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,567.78, 906,859.46 and 178,006.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,567.78, 906,859.46 and 178,006.62 is: 267,012.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,567.78 : 906,859.46 = 178,006.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,567.78/906,859.46 = 178,006.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,567.78x = 906,859.46 × 178,006.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,567.78x = 161,426,987,289.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,426,987,289.63/604,567.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,012.22

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