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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,186.39, 987,317.86 and 184,908.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,186.39, 987,317.86 and 184,908.65 is: 277,373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,186.39 : 987,317.86 = 184,908.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,186.39/987,317.86 = 184,908.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,186.39x = 987,317.86 × 184,908.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,186.39x = 182,563,615,622.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,563,615,622.52/658,186.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,373.73

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