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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,687.20, 908,530.80 and 184,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,687.20, 908,530.80 and 184,962.40 is: 277,443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,687.20 : 908,530.80 = 184,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,687.20/908,530.80 = 184,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,687.20x = 908,530.80 × 184,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,687.20x = 168,044,037,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,044,037,241.92/605,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,443.60

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