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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,446.94, 987,446.82 and 185,022.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,446.94, 987,446.82 and 185,022.22 is: 277,470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,446.94 : 987,446.82 = 185,022.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,446.94/987,446.82 = 185,022.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,446.94x = 987,446.82 × 185,022.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,446.94x = 182,699,602,768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,699,602,768.34/658,446.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,470.50

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