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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,831.25, 908,910.51 and 185,095.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,831.25, 908,910.51 and 185,095.65 is: 277,693.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,831.25 : 908,910.51 = 185,095.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,831.25/908,910.51 = 185,095.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,831.25x = 908,910.51 × 185,095.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,831.25x = 168,235,381,640.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,235,381,640.28/605,831.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,693.47

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