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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,577.40, 987,866.10 and 185,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,577.40, 987,866.10 and 185,278.20 is: 277,917.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,577.40 : 987,866.10 = 185,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,577.40/987,866.10 = 185,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,577.40x = 987,866.10 × 185,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,577.40x = 183,030,052,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,030,052,849.02/658,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,917.30

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