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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655,966.52, 983,949.80 and 182,664.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655,966.52, 983,949.80 and 182,664.08 is: 273,996.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655,966.52 : 983,949.80 = 182,664.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655,966.52/983,949.80 = 182,664.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655,966.52x = 983,949.80 × 182,664.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655,966.52x = 179,732,284,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,732,284,983.18/655,966.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,996.13

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