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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,731.08, 908,563.92 and 184,974.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,731.08, 908,563.92 and 184,974.24 is: 277,451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,731.08 : 908,563.92 = 184,974.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,731.08/908,563.92 = 184,974.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,731.08x = 908,563.92 × 184,974.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,731.08x = 168,060,920,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,060,920,593.42/605,731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,451.37

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