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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,377.78, 984,732.83 and 183,063.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,377.78, 984,732.83 and 183,063.15 is: 274,641.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,377.78 : 984,732.83 = 183,063.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,377.78/984,732.83 = 183,063.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,377.78x = 984,732.83 × 183,063.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,377.78x = 180,268,293,768.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,268,293,768.21/656,377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,641.07

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