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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,783.60, 908,718.60 and 185,058.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,783.60, 908,718.60 and 185,058.80 is: 277,601.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,783.60 : 908,718.60 = 185,058.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,783.60/908,718.60 = 185,058.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,783.60x = 908,718.60 × 185,058.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,783.60x = 168,166,373,653.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,166,373,653.68/605,783.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,601.40

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