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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,333.76, 987,500.62 and 185,019.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,333.76, 987,500.62 and 185,019.12 is: 277,528.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,333.76 : 987,500.62 = 185,019.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,333.76/987,500.62 = 185,019.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,333.76x = 987,500.62 × 185,019.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,333.76x = 182,706,495,711.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,706,495,711.85/658,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,528.67

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