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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606,083.55, 908,979.52 and 185,363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606,083.55, 908,979.52 and 185,363.07 is: 278,000.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606,083.55 : 908,979.52 = 185,363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606,083.55/908,979.52 = 185,363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606,083.55x = 908,979.52 × 185,363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606,083.55x = 168,491,234,394.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,491,234,394.33/606,083.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,000.01

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