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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,476.37, 987,714.91 and 185,161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,476.37, 987,714.91 and 185,161.75 is: 277,742.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,476.37 : 987,714.91 = 185,161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,476.37/987,714.91 = 185,161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,476.37x = 987,714.91 × 185,161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,476.37x = 182,887,018,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,887,018,998.86/658,476.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,742.72

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