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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,750.80, 908,618.10 and 185,028.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,750.80, 908,618.10 and 185,028.70 is: 277,540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,750.80 : 908,618.10 = 185,028.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,750.80/908,618.10 = 185,028.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,750.80x = 908,618.10 × 185,028.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,750.80x = 168,120,425,839.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,120,425,839.47/605,750.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,540.58

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