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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,708.06, 907,193.31 and 183,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,708.06, 907,193.31 and 183,973 is: 275,999.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,708.06 : 907,193.31 = 183,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,708.06/907,193.31 = 183,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,708.06x = 907,193.31 × 183,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,708.06x = 166,899,074,820.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,899,074,820.63/604,708.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,999.42

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