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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,833.51, 908,913.89 and 185,097.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,833.51, 908,913.89 and 185,097.91 is: 277,696.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,833.51 : 908,913.89 = 185,097.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,833.51/908,913.89 = 185,097.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,833.51x = 908,913.89 × 185,097.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,833.51x = 168,238,060,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,238,060,483.48/605,833.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,696.86

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