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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,732.08, 908,565.42 and 184,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,732.08, 908,565.42 and 184,975.24 is: 277,452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,732.08 : 908,565.42 = 184,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,732.08/908,565.42 = 184,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,732.08x = 908,565.42 × 184,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,732.08x = 168,062,106,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,062,106,620.20/605,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,452.87

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