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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,979.48, 912,015.06 and 181,481.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,979.48, 912,015.06 and 181,481.62 is: 272,236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,979.48 : 912,015.06 = 181,481.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,979.48/912,015.06 = 181,481.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,979.48x = 912,015.06 × 181,481.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,979.48x = 165,513,970,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,513,970,553.20/607,979.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,236.11

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