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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,942.62, 910,542.87 and 180,479.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,942.62, 910,542.87 and 180,479.44 is: 270,757.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,942.62 : 910,542.87 = 180,479.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,942.62/910,542.87 = 180,479.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,942.62x = 910,542.87 × 180,479.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,942.62x = 164,334,268,411.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,334,268,411.77/606,942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,757.50

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