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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,606.29, 908,542.44 and 179,108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,606.29, 908,542.44 and 179,108.86 is: 268,702.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,606.29 : 908,542.44 = 179,108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,606.29/908,542.44 = 179,108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,606.29x = 908,542.44 × 179,108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,606.29x = 162,728,000,690.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,728,000,690.02/605,606.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,702.63

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