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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,834.51, 908,915.39 and 185,098.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,834.51, 908,915.39 and 185,098.91 is: 277,698.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,834.51 : 908,915.39 = 185,098.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,834.51/908,915.39 = 185,098.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,834.51x = 908,915.39 × 185,098.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,834.51x = 168,239,247,971.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,239,247,971.23/605,834.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,698.36

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