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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,833.16, 908,913.32 and 185,097.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,833.16, 908,913.32 and 185,097.56 is: 277,696.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,833.16 : 908,913.32 = 185,097.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,833.16/908,913.32 = 185,097.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,833.16x = 908,913.32 × 185,097.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,833.16x = 168,237,637,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,237,637,783.50/605,833.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,696.32

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