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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,759.20, 908,605.92 and 185,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,759.20, 908,605.92 and 185,002.24 is: 277,493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,759.20 : 908,605.92 = 185,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,759.20/908,605.92 = 185,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,759.20x = 908,605.92 × 185,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,759.20x = 168,094,130,477.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,094,130,477.26/605,759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,493.32

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