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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,112.39, 987,228.83 and 184,794.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,112.39, 987,228.83 and 184,794.56 is: 277,208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,112.39 : 987,228.83 = 184,794.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,112.39/987,228.83 = 184,794.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,112.39x = 987,228.83 × 184,794.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,112.39x = 182,434,517,259.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,434,517,259.17/658,112.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,208.76

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