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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,309.58, 987,501.22 and 184,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,309.58, 987,501.22 and 184,958 is: 277,447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,309.58 : 987,501.22 = 184,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,309.58/987,501.22 = 184,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,309.58x = 987,501.22 × 184,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,309.58x = 182,646,250,648.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,646,250,648.76/658,309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,447.35

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