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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,245.08, 987,401.46 and 184,967.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,245.08, 987,401.46 and 184,967.34 is: 277,460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,245.08 : 987,401.46 = 184,967.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,245.08/987,401.46 = 184,967.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,245.08x = 987,401.46 × 184,967.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,245.08x = 182,637,021,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,637,021,568.32/658,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,460.52

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