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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,982.43, 907,498.68 and 178,518.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,982.43, 907,498.68 and 178,518.25 is: 267,784.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,982.43 : 907,498.68 = 178,518.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,982.43/907,498.68 = 178,518.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,982.43x = 907,498.68 × 178,518.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,982.43x = 162,005,076,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,005,076,230.91/604,982.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,784.76

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