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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,709.40, 908,564.10 and 184,930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,709.40, 908,564.10 and 184,930.60 is: 277,395.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,709.40 : 908,564.10 = 184,930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,709.40/908,564.10 = 184,930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,709.40x = 908,564.10 × 184,930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,709.40x = 168,021,304,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,021,304,151.46/605,709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,395.90

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