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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,244.58, 987,400.74 and 184,966.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,244.58, 987,400.74 and 184,966.86 is: 277,459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,244.58 : 987,400.74 = 184,966.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,244.58/987,400.74 = 184,966.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,244.58x = 987,400.74 × 184,966.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,244.58x = 182,636,414,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,636,414,439.48/658,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,459.81

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