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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,245.68, 908,014.50 and 184,496.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,245.68, 908,014.50 and 184,496.04 is: 276,788.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,245.68 : 908,014.50 = 184,496.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,245.68/908,014.50 = 184,496.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,245.68x = 908,014.50 × 184,496.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,245.68x = 167,525,079,512.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,525,079,512.58/605,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,788.56

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