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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,189.02, 987,321.80 and 184,911.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,189.02, 987,321.80 and 184,911.29 is: 277,377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,189.02 : 987,321.80 = 184,911.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,189.02/987,321.80 = 184,911.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,189.02x = 987,321.80 × 184,911.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,189.02x = 182,566,947,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,566,947,683.12/658,189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,377.69

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