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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,245.58, 987,402.24 and 184,967.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,245.58, 987,402.24 and 184,967.86 is: 277,461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,245.58 : 987,402.24 = 184,967.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,245.58/987,402.24 = 184,967.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,245.58x = 987,402.24 × 184,967.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,245.58x = 182,637,679,292.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,637,679,292.01/658,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,461.31

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