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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,171.41, 987,294.04 and 184,819.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,171.41, 987,294.04 and 184,819.86 is: 277,240.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,171.41 : 987,294.04 = 184,819.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,171.41/987,294.04 = 184,819.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,171.41x = 987,294.04 × 184,819.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,171.41x = 182,471,546,251.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,471,546,251.63/658,171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,240.16

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