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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,006.84, 985,359.60 and 183,725.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,006.84, 985,359.60 and 183,725.46 is: 275,546.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,006.84 : 985,359.60 = 183,725.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,006.84/985,359.60 = 183,725.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,006.84x = 985,359.60 × 183,725.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,006.84x = 181,035,645,775.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,035,645,775.42/657,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,546.06

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