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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,111.39, 987,227.33 and 184,793.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,111.39, 987,227.33 and 184,793.56 is: 277,207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,111.39 : 987,227.33 = 184,793.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,111.39/987,227.33 = 184,793.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,111.39x = 987,227.33 × 184,793.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,111.39x = 182,433,252,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,433,252,840.00/658,111.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,207.26

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