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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,858, 907,418.12 and 184,122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,858, 907,418.12 and 184,122.88 is: 276,224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,858 : 907,418.12 = 184,122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,858/907,418.12 = 184,122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,858x = 907,418.12 × 184,122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,858x = 167,076,437,618.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,076,437,618.59/604,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,224.23

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