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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,421.98, 984,545.46 and 183,067.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,421.98, 984,545.46 and 183,067.70 is: 274,577.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,421.98 : 984,545.46 = 183,067.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,421.98/984,545.46 = 183,067.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,421.98x = 984,545.46 × 183,067.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,421.98x = 180,238,467,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,238,467,984.92/656,421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,577.14

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