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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,867.40, 908,801.10 and 185,139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,867.40, 908,801.10 and 185,139.66 is: 277,709.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,867.40 : 908,801.10 = 185,139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,867.40/908,801.10 = 185,139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,867.40x = 908,801.10 × 185,139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,867.40x = 168,255,126,661.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,255,126,661.63/605,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,709.49

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