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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,762.03, 908,610.15 and 185,005.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,762.03, 908,610.15 and 185,005.10 is: 277,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,762.03 : 908,610.15 = 185,005.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,762.03/908,610.15 = 185,005.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,762.03x = 908,610.15 × 185,005.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,762.03x = 168,097,511,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,097,511,661.77/605,762.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,497.60

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