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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,005.01, 985,508.42 and 183,689.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,005.01, 985,508.42 and 183,689.91 is: 275,535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,005.01 : 985,508.42 = 183,689.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,005.01/985,508.42 = 183,689.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,005.01x = 985,508.42 × 183,689.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,005.01x = 181,027,947,128.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,027,947,128.05/657,005.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,535.11

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