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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,786.60, 908,723.10 and 185,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,786.60, 908,723.10 and 185,061.80 is: 277,605.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,786.60 : 908,723.10 = 185,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,786.60/908,723.10 = 185,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,786.60x = 908,723.10 × 185,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,786.60x = 168,169,932,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,169,932,587.58/605,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,605.90

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