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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,246.20, 987,369.30 and 185,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,246.20, 987,369.30 and 185,011.80 is: 277,517.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,246.20 : 987,369.30 = 185,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,246.20/987,369.30 = 185,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,246.20x = 987,369.30 × 185,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,246.20x = 182,674,971,457.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,674,971,457.74/658,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,517.70

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