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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,568.96, 908,531.08 and 179,116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,568.96, 908,531.08 and 179,116.04 is: 268,726.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,568.96 : 908,531.08 = 179,116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,568.96/908,531.08 = 179,116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,568.96x = 908,531.08 × 179,116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,568.96x = 162,732,491,090.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,732,491,090.06/605,568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,726.61

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