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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,006.51, 985,510.67 and 183,691.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,006.51, 985,510.67 and 183,691.41 is: 275,537.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,006.51 : 985,510.67 = 183,691.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,006.51/985,510.67 = 183,691.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,006.51x = 985,510.67 × 183,691.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,006.51x = 181,029,844,542.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,029,844,542.35/657,006.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,537.37

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