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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,208.54, 907,958.62 and 184,458.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,208.54, 907,958.62 and 184,458.54 is: 276,732.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,208.54 : 907,958.62 = 184,458.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,208.54/907,958.62 = 184,458.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,208.54x = 907,958.62 × 184,458.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,208.54x = 167,480,721,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,480,721,425.62/605,208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,732.25

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