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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,692.20, 908,538.30 and 184,967.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,692.20, 908,538.30 and 184,967.40 is: 277,451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,692.20 : 908,538.30 = 184,967.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,692.20/908,538.30 = 184,967.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,692.20x = 908,538.30 × 184,967.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,692.20x = 168,049,967,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,049,967,151.42/605,692.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,451.10

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