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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,190.14, 987,323.49 and 184,912.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,190.14, 987,323.49 and 184,912.41 is: 277,379.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,190.14 : 987,323.49 = 184,912.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,190.14/987,323.49 = 184,912.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,190.14x = 987,323.49 × 184,912.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,190.14x = 182,568,365,985.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,568,365,985.51/658,190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,379.37

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