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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,307.58, 987,498.24 and 184,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,307.58, 987,498.24 and 184,956 is: 277,444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,307.58 : 987,498.24 = 184,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,307.58/987,498.24 = 184,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,307.58x = 987,498.24 × 184,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,307.58x = 182,643,724,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,643,724,477.44/658,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,444.36

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