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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,195.42, 987,331.41 and 184,917.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,195.42, 987,331.41 and 184,917.69 is: 277,387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,195.42 : 987,331.41 = 184,917.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,195.42/987,331.41 = 184,917.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,195.42x = 987,331.41 × 184,917.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,195.42x = 182,575,043,601.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,575,043,601.64/658,195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,387.29

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