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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,976.56, 908,963.31 and 179,545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,976.56, 908,963.31 and 179,545.58 is: 269,317.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,976.56 : 908,963.31 = 179,545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,976.56/908,963.31 = 179,545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,976.56x = 908,963.31 × 179,545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,976.56x = 163,200,340,147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,200,340,147.85/605,976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,317.91

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