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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,672.70, 908,509.05 and 184,947.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,672.70, 908,509.05 and 184,947.90 is: 277,421.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,672.70 : 908,509.05 = 184,947.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,672.70/908,509.05 = 184,947.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,672.70x = 908,509.05 × 184,947.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,672.70x = 168,026,840,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,026,840,928.50/605,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,421.85

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