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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,251.72, 987,377.58 and 184,941.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,251.72, 987,377.58 and 184,941.18 is: 277,411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,251.72 : 987,377.58 = 184,941.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,251.72/987,377.58 = 184,941.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,251.72x = 987,377.58 × 184,941.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,251.72x = 182,606,774,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,606,774,750.74/658,251.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,411.77

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