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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,789.37, 908,693.52 and 179,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,789.37, 908,693.52 and 179,368.44 is: 269,055.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,789.37 : 908,693.52 = 179,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,789.37/908,693.52 = 179,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,789.37x = 908,693.52 × 179,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,789.37x = 162,990,939,120.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,990,939,120.51/605,789.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,055.46

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