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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,909.70, 908,864.55 and 185,184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,909.70, 908,864.55 and 185,184.90 is: 277,777.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,909.70 : 908,864.55 = 185,184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,909.70/908,864.55 = 185,184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,909.70x = 908,864.55 × 185,184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,909.70x = 168,307,990,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,307,990,805.30/605,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,777.35

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