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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,674.20, 908,511.30 and 184,949.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,674.20, 908,511.30 and 184,949.40 is: 277,424.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,674.20 : 908,511.30 = 184,949.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,674.20/908,511.30 = 184,949.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,674.20x = 908,511.30 × 184,949.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,674.20x = 168,028,619,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,028,619,828.22/605,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,424.10

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