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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,194.42, 987,329.91 and 184,916.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,194.42, 987,329.91 and 184,916.69 is: 277,385.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,194.42 : 987,329.91 = 184,916.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,194.42/987,329.91 = 184,916.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,194.42x = 987,329.91 × 184,916.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,194.42x = 182,573,773,958.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,573,773,958.55/658,194.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,385.78

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