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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,235.07, 987,386.44 and 184,957.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,235.07, 987,386.44 and 184,957.34 is: 277,445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,235.07 : 987,386.44 = 184,957.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,235.07/987,386.44 = 184,957.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,235.07x = 987,386.44 × 184,957.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,235.07x = 182,624,369,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,624,369,494.47/658,235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,445.52

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