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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,863.20, 908,794.80 and 179,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,863.20, 908,794.80 and 179,414.40 is: 269,121.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,863.20 : 908,794.80 = 179,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,863.20/908,794.80 = 179,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,863.20x = 908,794.80 × 179,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,863.20x = 163,050,873,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,050,873,765.12/605,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,121.60

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