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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,795.36, 988,251.40 and 185,484.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,795.36, 988,251.40 and 185,484.82 is: 278,243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,795.36 : 988,251.40 = 185,484.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,795.36/988,251.40 = 185,484.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,795.36x = 988,251.40 × 185,484.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,795.36x = 183,305,633,043.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,305,633,043.75/658,795.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,243.66

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