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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,588.87, 908,383.30 and 179,091.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,588.87, 908,383.30 and 179,091.47 is: 268,637.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,588.87 : 908,383.30 = 179,091.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,588.87/908,383.30 = 179,091.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,588.87x = 908,383.30 × 179,091.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,588.87x = 162,683,702,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,683,702,343.68/605,588.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,637.21

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