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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,838.60, 908,801.10 and 185,113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,838.60, 908,801.10 and 185,113.80 is: 277,683.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,838.60 : 908,801.10 = 185,113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,838.60/908,801.10 = 185,113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,838.60x = 908,801.10 × 185,113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,838.60x = 168,231,625,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,231,625,065.18/605,838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,683.90

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