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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,236.07, 987,387.95 and 184,958.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,236.07, 987,387.95 and 184,958.33 is: 277,447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,236.07 : 987,387.95 = 184,958.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,236.07/987,387.95 = 184,958.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,236.07x = 987,387.95 × 184,958.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,236.07x = 182,625,625,369.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,625,625,369.33/658,236.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,447.01

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