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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,772.03, 908,625.15 and 185,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,772.03, 908,625.15 and 185,015.10 is: 277,512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,772.03 : 908,625.15 = 185,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,772.03/908,625.15 = 185,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,772.03x = 908,625.15 × 185,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,772.03x = 168,109,372,989.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,109,372,989.77/605,772.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,512.60

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