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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,595.76, 908,537.28 and 184,845.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,595.76, 908,537.28 and 184,845.04 is: 277,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,595.76 : 908,537.28 = 184,845.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,595.76/908,537.28 = 184,845.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,595.76x = 908,537.28 × 184,845.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,595.76x = 167,938,609,863.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,938,609,863.09/605,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,311.40

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