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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,829.15, 908,907.30 and 185,093.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,829.15, 908,907.30 and 185,093.55 is: 277,690.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,829.15 : 908,907.30 = 185,093.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,829.15/908,907.30 = 185,093.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,829.15x = 908,907.30 × 185,093.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,829.15x = 168,232,878,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,232,878,777.92/605,829.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,690.30

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