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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,990.98, 908,984.97 and 179,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,990.98, 908,984.97 and 179,560 is: 269,339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,990.98 : 908,984.97 = 179,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,990.98/908,984.97 = 179,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,990.98x = 908,984.97 × 179,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,990.98x = 163,217,341,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,217,341,213.20/605,990.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,339.56

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