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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,106.46, 987,219.93 and 184,788.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,106.46, 987,219.93 and 184,788.63 is: 277,199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,106.46 : 987,219.93 = 184,788.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,106.46/987,219.93 = 184,788.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,106.46x = 987,219.93 × 184,788.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,106.46x = 182,427,012,513.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,427,012,513.35/658,106.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,199.85

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