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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,238.08, 987,390.93 and 184,960.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,238.08, 987,390.93 and 184,960.33 is: 277,450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,238.08 : 987,390.93 = 184,960.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,238.08/987,390.93 = 184,960.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,238.08x = 987,390.93 × 184,960.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,238.08x = 182,628,152,251.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,628,152,251.81/658,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,450.00

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