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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,539.70, 908,309.55 and 184,814.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,539.70, 908,309.55 and 184,814.90 is: 277,222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,539.70 : 908,309.55 = 184,814.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,539.70/908,309.55 = 184,814.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,539.70x = 908,309.55 × 184,814.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,539.70x = 167,869,138,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,869,138,652.30/605,539.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,222.35

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