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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,794.60, 908,701.40 and 179,373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,794.60, 908,701.40 and 179,373.70 is: 269,063.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,794.60 : 908,701.40 = 179,373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,794.60/908,701.40 = 179,373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,794.60x = 908,701.40 × 179,373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,794.60x = 162,997,132,313.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,997,132,313.18/605,794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,063.36

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