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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,709.08, 907,194.80 and 183,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,709.08, 907,194.80 and 183,974 is: 276,000.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,709.08 : 907,194.80 = 183,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,709.08/907,194.80 = 183,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,709.08x = 907,194.80 × 183,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,709.08x = 166,900,256,135.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,900,256,135.20/604,709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,000.91

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