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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,835.63, 908,316.05 and 184,881.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,835.63, 908,316.05 and 184,881.87 is: 277,189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,835.63 : 908,316.05 = 184,881.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,835.63/908,316.05 = 184,881.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,835.63x = 908,316.05 × 184,881.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,835.63x = 167,931,168,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,931,168,950.60/605,835.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,189.32

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