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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,566.88, 908,527.95 and 179,113.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,566.88, 908,527.95 and 179,113.95 is: 268,723.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,566.88 : 908,527.95 = 179,113.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,566.88/908,527.95 = 179,113.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,566.88x = 908,527.95 × 179,113.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,566.88x = 162,730,029,809.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,730,029,809.90/605,566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,723.47

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