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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,240.58, 987,394.72 and 184,962.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,240.58, 987,394.72 and 184,962.84 is: 277,453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,240.58 : 987,394.72 = 184,962.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,240.58/987,394.72 = 184,962.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,240.58x = 987,394.72 × 184,962.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,240.58x = 182,631,331,612.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,631,331,612.21/658,240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,453.77

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