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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,244.08, 987,399.96 and 184,966.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,244.08, 987,399.96 and 184,966.35 is: 277,459.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,244.08 : 987,399.96 = 184,966.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,244.08/987,399.96 = 184,966.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,244.08x = 987,399.96 × 184,966.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,244.08x = 182,635,766,591.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,635,766,591.35/658,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,459.03

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