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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,773.16, 983,654.28 and 182,457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,773.16, 983,654.28 and 182,457.16 is: 273,684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,773.16 : 983,654.28 = 182,457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,773.16/983,654.28 = 182,457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,773.16x = 983,654.28 × 182,457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,773.16x = 179,474,766,350.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,474,766,350.65/655,773.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,684.22

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