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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,979.06, 908,967.06 and 179,548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,979.06, 908,967.06 and 179,548.08 is: 269,321.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,979.06 : 908,967.06 = 179,548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,979.06/908,967.06 = 179,548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,979.06x = 908,967.06 × 179,548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,979.06x = 163,203,290,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,203,290,406.25/605,979.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,321.67

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