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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,239.58, 987,393.21 and 184,961.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,239.58, 987,393.21 and 184,961.85 is: 277,452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,239.58 : 987,393.21 = 184,961.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,239.58/987,393.21 = 184,961.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,239.58x = 987,393.21 × 184,961.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,239.58x = 182,630,074,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,630,074,799.04/658,239.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,452.28

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