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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,421.60, 908,175.60 and 184,696.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,421.60, 908,175.60 and 184,696.80 is: 277,058.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,421.60 : 908,175.60 = 184,696.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,421.60/908,175.60 = 184,696.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,421.60x = 908,175.60 × 184,696.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,421.60x = 167,737,127,158.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,737,127,158.08/605,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,058.38

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