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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,238.58, 987,391.71 and 184,960.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,238.58, 987,391.71 and 184,960.85 is: 277,450.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,238.58 : 987,391.71 = 184,960.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,238.58/987,391.71 = 184,960.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,238.58x = 987,391.71 × 184,960.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,238.58x = 182,628,805,027.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,628,805,027.60/658,238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,450.78

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