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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,771.40, 908,657.10 and 184,992.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,771.40, 908,657.10 and 184,992.60 is: 277,488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,771.40 : 908,657.10 = 184,992.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,771.40/908,657.10 = 184,992.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,771.40x = 908,657.10 × 184,992.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,771.40x = 168,094,839,437.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,094,839,437.46/605,771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,488.90

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