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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,191.42, 987,323.94 and 184,839.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,191.42, 987,323.94 and 184,839.84 is: 277,270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,191.42 : 987,323.94 = 184,839.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,191.42/987,323.94 = 184,839.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,191.42x = 987,323.94 × 184,839.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,191.42x = 182,496,799,097.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,496,799,097.77/658,191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,270.10

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