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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,183.55, 987,313.59 and 184,905.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,183.55, 987,313.59 and 184,905.81 is: 277,369.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,183.55 : 987,313.59 = 184,905.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,183.55/987,313.59 = 184,905.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,183.55x = 987,313.59 × 184,905.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,183.55x = 182,560,019,082.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,560,019,082.96/658,183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,369.47

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