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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,229.61, 909,498.87 and 179,780.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,229.61, 909,498.87 and 179,780.99 is: 269,717.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,229.61 : 909,498.87 = 179,780.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,229.61/909,498.87 = 179,780.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,229.61x = 909,498.87 × 179,780.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,229.61x = 163,510,602,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,510,602,704.99/606,229.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,717.28

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