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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,285.62, 984,483.96 and 182,971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,285.62, 984,483.96 and 182,971.40 is: 274,472.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,285.62 : 984,483.96 = 182,971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,285.62/984,483.96 = 182,971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,285.62x = 984,483.96 × 182,971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,285.62x = 180,132,408,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,132,408,438.74/656,285.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,472.58

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