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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,822.74, 908,743.53 and 179,401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,822.74, 908,743.53 and 179,401.70 is: 269,105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,822.74 : 908,743.53 = 179,401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,822.74/908,743.53 = 179,401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,822.74x = 908,743.53 × 179,401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,822.74x = 163,030,134,146.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,030,134,146.00/605,822.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,105.34

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