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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,854.20, 907,279.99 and 178,689.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,854.20, 907,279.99 and 178,689.24 is: 268,033.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,854.20 : 907,279.99 = 178,689.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,854.20/907,279.99 = 178,689.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,854.20x = 907,279.99 × 178,689.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,854.20x = 162,121,171,433.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,121,171,433.59/604,854.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,033.47

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