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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,903.20, 908,854.80 and 185,178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,903.20, 908,854.80 and 185,178.40 is: 277,767.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,903.20 : 908,854.80 = 185,178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,903.20/908,854.80 = 185,178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,903.20x = 908,854.80 × 185,178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,903.20x = 168,300,277,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,300,277,696.32/605,903.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,767.60

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