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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,313.55, 907,967.89 and 184,588.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,313.55, 907,967.89 and 184,588.21 is: 276,881.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,313.55 : 907,967.89 = 184,588.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,313.55/907,967.89 = 184,588.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,313.55x = 907,967.89 × 184,588.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,313.55x = 167,600,167,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,600,167,552.58/605,313.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,881.57

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