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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654,996.68, 982,494.96 and 181,682.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654,996.68, 982,494.96 and 181,682.06 is: 272,523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654,996.68 : 982,494.96 = 181,682.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654,996.68/982,494.96 = 181,682.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654,996.68x = 982,494.96 × 181,682.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654,996.68x = 178,501,708,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,501,708,272.42/654,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,523.07

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