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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,042.49, 985,565.36 and 183,727.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,042.49, 985,565.36 and 183,727.09 is: 275,591.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,042.49 : 985,565.36 = 183,727.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,042.49/985,565.36 = 183,727.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,042.49x = 985,565.36 × 183,727.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,042.49x = 181,075,055,597.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,075,055,597.60/657,042.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,591.09

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