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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,388.46, 987,582.73 and 185,073.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,388.46, 987,582.73 and 185,073.87 is: 277,610.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,388.46 : 987,582.73 = 185,073.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,388.46/987,582.73 = 185,073.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,388.46x = 987,582.73 × 185,073.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,388.46x = 182,775,757,786.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,775,757,786.27/658,388.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,610.82

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