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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,242.08, 987,396.96 and 184,964.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,242.08, 987,396.96 and 184,964.34 is: 277,456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,242.08 : 987,396.96 = 184,964.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,242.08/987,396.96 = 184,964.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,242.08x = 987,396.96 × 184,964.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,242.08x = 182,633,227,024.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,633,227,024.41/658,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,456.02

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