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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,275.55, 987,450.23 and 184,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,275.55, 987,450.23 and 184,924 is: 277,396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,275.55 : 987,450.23 = 184,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,275.55/987,450.23 = 184,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,275.55x = 987,450.23 × 184,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,275.55x = 182,603,246,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,603,246,332.52/658,275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,396.37

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