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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,004.51, 985,507.67 and 183,689.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,004.51, 985,507.67 and 183,689.41 is: 275,534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,004.51 : 985,507.67 = 183,689.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,004.51/985,507.67 = 183,689.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,004.51x = 985,507.67 × 183,689.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,004.51x = 181,027,316,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,027,316,606.79/657,004.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,534.36

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