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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,870.31, 908,807.63 and 185,144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,870.31, 908,807.63 and 185,144.43 is: 277,717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,870.31 : 908,807.63 = 185,144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,870.31/908,807.63 = 185,144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,870.31x = 908,807.63 × 185,144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,870.31x = 168,260,669,710.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,260,669,710.28/605,870.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,717.31

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