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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,237.08, 987,389.43 and 184,959.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,237.08, 987,389.43 and 184,959.33 is: 277,448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,237.08 : 987,389.43 = 184,959.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,237.08/987,389.43 = 184,959.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,237.08x = 987,389.43 × 184,959.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,237.08x = 182,626,887,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,626,887,421.88/658,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,448.50

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