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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,278.87, 984,473.88 and 182,964.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,278.87, 984,473.88 and 182,964.69 is: 274,462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,278.87 : 984,473.88 = 182,964.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,278.87/984,473.88 = 182,964.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,278.87x = 984,473.88 × 182,964.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,278.87x = 180,123,953,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,123,953,344.93/656,278.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,462.52

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