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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,279.62, 984,475.01 and 182,965.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,279.62, 984,475.01 and 182,965.44 is: 274,463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,279.62 : 984,475.01 = 182,965.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,279.62/984,475.01 = 182,965.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,279.62x = 984,475.01 × 182,965.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,279.62x = 180,124,903,373.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,124,903,373.65/656,279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,463.66

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