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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,343.16, 987,514.74 and 185,076.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,343.16, 987,514.74 and 185,076.36 is: 277,614.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,343.16 : 987,514.74 = 185,076.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,343.16/987,514.74 = 185,076.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,343.16x = 987,514.74 × 185,076.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,343.16x = 182,765,633,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,765,633,525.55/658,343.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,614.54

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