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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,393.23, 984,755.97 and 183,078.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,393.23, 984,755.97 and 183,078.61 is: 274,664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,393.23 : 984,755.97 = 183,078.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,393.23/984,755.97 = 183,078.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,393.23x = 984,755.97 × 183,078.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,393.23x = 180,287,754,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,287,754,176.80/656,393.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,664.25

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