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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,821.62, 988,248.83 and 185,503.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,821.62, 988,248.83 and 185,503.78 is: 278,260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,821.62 : 988,248.83 = 185,503.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,821.62/988,248.83 = 185,503.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,821.62x = 988,248.83 × 185,503.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,821.62x = 183,323,893,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,323,893,545.58/658,821.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,260.29

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