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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,459.73, 984,855.66 and 183,144.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,459.73, 984,855.66 and 183,144.73 is: 274,763.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,459.73 : 984,855.66 = 183,144.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,459.73/984,855.66 = 183,144.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,459.73x = 984,855.66 × 183,144.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,459.73x = 180,371,123,939.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,371,123,939.67/656,459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,763.43

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