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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,462.70, 986,231.55 and 184,184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,462.70, 986,231.55 and 184,184.97 is: 276,287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,462.70 : 986,231.55 = 184,184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,462.70/986,231.55 = 184,184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,462.70x = 986,231.55 × 184,184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,462.70x = 181,649,028,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,649,028,449.80/657,462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,287.96

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