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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,237.68, 987,394.68 and 184,959.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,237.68, 987,394.68 and 184,959.72 is: 277,450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,237.68 : 987,394.68 = 184,959.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,237.68/987,394.68 = 184,959.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,237.68x = 987,394.68 × 184,959.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,237.68x = 182,628,243,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,628,243,542.29/658,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,450.30

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