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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,205.42, 987,346.38 and 184,927.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,205.42, 987,346.38 and 184,927.74 is: 277,402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,205.42 : 987,346.38 = 184,927.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,205.42/987,346.38 = 184,927.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,205.42x = 987,346.38 × 184,927.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,205.42x = 182,587,734,650.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,587,734,650.58/658,205.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,402.36

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