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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,191.42, 987,325.40 and 184,913.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,191.42, 987,325.40 and 184,913.69 is: 277,381.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,191.42 : 987,325.40 = 184,913.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,191.42/987,325.40 = 184,913.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,191.42x = 987,325.40 × 184,913.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,191.42x = 182,569,978,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,569,978,470.38/658,191.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,381.28

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