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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,327.25, 987,490.88 and 185,012.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,327.25, 987,490.88 and 185,012.61 is: 277,518.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,327.25 : 987,490.88 = 185,012.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,327.25/987,490.88 = 185,012.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,327.25x = 987,490.88 × 185,012.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,327.25x = 182,698,266,680.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,698,266,680.28/658,327.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,518.92

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