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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,870.56, 908,808 and 185,144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,870.56, 908,808 and 185,144.68 is: 277,717.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,870.56 : 908,808 = 185,144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,870.56/908,808 = 185,144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,870.56x = 908,808 × 185,144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,870.56x = 168,260,966,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,260,966,341.44/605,870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,717.68

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