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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,907.20, 908,860.80 and 185,182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,907.20, 908,860.80 and 185,182.40 is: 277,773.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,907.20 : 908,860.80 = 185,182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,907.20/908,860.80 = 185,182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,907.20x = 908,860.80 × 185,182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,907.20x = 168,305,024,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,305,024,209.92/605,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,773.60

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