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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,251.58, 987,411.21 and 184,973.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,251.58, 987,411.21 and 184,973.86 is: 277,470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,251.58 : 987,411.21 = 184,973.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,251.58/987,411.21 = 184,973.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,251.58x = 987,411.21 × 184,973.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,251.58x = 182,645,262,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,645,262,920.97/658,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,470.30

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