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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,740.80, 908,740.80 and 185,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,740.80, 908,740.80 and 185,059.20 is: 277,628.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,740.80 : 908,740.80 = 185,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,740.80/908,740.80 = 185,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,740.80x = 908,740.80 × 185,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,740.80x = 168,170,845,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,170,845,455.36/605,740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,628.39

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