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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,862.20, 908,793.30 and 179,413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,862.20, 908,793.30 and 179,413.40 is: 269,120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,862.20 : 908,793.30 = 179,413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,862.20/908,793.30 = 179,413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,862.20x = 908,793.30 × 179,413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,862.20x = 163,049,695,850.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,049,695,850.22/605,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,120.10

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