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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,878, 907,452.72 and 184,187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,878, 907,452.72 and 184,187.04 is: 276,321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,878 : 907,452.72 = 184,187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,878/907,452.72 = 184,187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,878x = 907,452.72 × 184,187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,878x = 167,141,030,436.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,141,030,436.75/604,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,321.89

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