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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,251.20, 907,779.60 and 184,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,251.20, 907,779.60 and 184,429.20 is: 276,614.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,251.20 : 907,779.60 = 184,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,251.20/907,779.60 = 184,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,251.20x = 907,779.60 × 184,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,251.20x = 167,421,065,404.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,421,065,404.32/605,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,614.18

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