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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,828.39, 908,906.21 and 185,092.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,828.39, 908,906.21 and 185,092.79 is: 277,689.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,828.39 : 908,906.21 = 185,092.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,828.39/908,906.21 = 185,092.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,828.39x = 908,906.21 × 185,092.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,828.39x = 168,231,980,787.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,231,980,787.23/605,828.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,689.17

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