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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,512.28, 908,261.18 and 184,789.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,512.28, 908,261.18 and 184,789.40 is: 277,181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,512.28 : 908,261.18 = 184,789.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,512.28/908,261.18 = 184,789.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,512.28x = 908,261.18 × 184,789.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,512.28x = 167,837,038,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,837,038,495.49/605,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,181.89

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