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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,575.16, 986,285.52 and 184,298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,575.16, 986,285.52 and 184,298.64 is: 276,426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,575.16 : 986,285.52 = 184,298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,575.16/986,285.52 = 184,298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,575.16x = 986,285.52 × 184,298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,575.16x = 181,771,079,987.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,771,079,987.69/657,575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,426.32

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