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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,696.93, 907,012.59 and 183,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,696.93, 907,012.59 and 183,940 is: 275,900.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,696.93 : 907,012.59 = 183,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,696.93/907,012.59 = 183,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,696.93x = 907,012.59 × 183,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,696.93x = 166,835,895,804.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,835,895,804.60/604,696.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,900.02

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