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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,988.48, 908,981.22 and 179,557.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,988.48, 908,981.22 and 179,557.50 is: 269,335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,988.48 : 908,981.22 = 179,557.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,988.48/908,981.22 = 179,557.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,988.48x = 908,981.22 × 179,557.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,988.48x = 163,214,395,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,214,395,410.15/605,988.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,335.81

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