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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,767.53, 908,618.40 and 185,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,767.53, 908,618.40 and 185,010.60 is: 277,505.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,767.53 : 908,618.40 = 185,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,767.53/908,618.40 = 185,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,767.53x = 908,618.40 × 185,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,767.53x = 168,104,035,355.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,104,035,355.04/605,767.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,505.85

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