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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,867.86, 907,358.31 and 178,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,867.86, 907,358.31 and 178,404.10 is: 267,622.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,867.86 : 907,358.31 = 178,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,867.86/907,358.31 = 178,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,867.86x = 907,358.31 × 178,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,867.86x = 161,876,442,673.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,876,442,673.07/604,867.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,622.82

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