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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,409.73, 984,527.10 and 183,055.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,409.73, 984,527.10 and 183,055.45 is: 274,558.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,409.73 : 984,527.10 = 183,055.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,409.73/984,527.10 = 183,055.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,409.73x = 984,527.10 × 183,055.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,409.73x = 180,223,051,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,223,051,327.70/656,409.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,558.77

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