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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,979.93, 907,494.93 and 178,515.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,979.93, 907,494.93 and 178,515.75 is: 267,781.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,979.93 : 907,494.93 = 178,515.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,979.93/907,494.93 = 178,515.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,979.93x = 907,494.93 × 178,515.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,979.93x = 162,002,136,850.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,002,136,850.67/604,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,781.01

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