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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,124.03, 907,784.58 and 178,703.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,124.03, 907,784.58 and 178,703.01 is: 268,083.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,124.03 : 907,784.58 = 178,703.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,124.03/907,784.58 = 178,703.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,124.03x = 907,784.58 × 178,703.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,124.03x = 162,223,836,877.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,223,836,877.59/605,124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,083.61

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