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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,112.84, 987,229.49 and 184,795.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,112.84, 987,229.49 and 184,795.01 is: 277,209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,112.84 : 987,229.49 = 184,795.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,112.84/987,229.49 = 184,795.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,112.84x = 987,229.49 × 184,795.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,112.84x = 182,435,077,616.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,435,077,616.72/658,112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,209.42

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