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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,896.40, 908,844.60 and 185,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,896.40, 908,844.60 and 185,117.60 is: 277,676.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,896.40 : 908,844.60 = 185,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,896.40/908,844.60 = 185,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,896.40x = 908,844.60 × 185,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,896.40x = 168,243,131,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,243,131,124.96/605,896.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,676.40

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