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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,952.05, 908,648.71 and 179,335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,952.05, 908,648.71 and 179,335.32 is: 268,920.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,952.05 : 908,648.71 = 179,335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,952.05/908,648.71 = 179,335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,952.05x = 908,648.71 × 179,335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,952.05x = 162,952,806,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,952,806,727.10/605,952.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,920.30

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