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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,834, 988,163.64 and 185,556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,834, 988,163.64 and 185,556.56 is: 278,310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,834 : 988,163.64 = 185,556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,834/988,163.64 = 185,556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,834x = 988,163.64 × 185,556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,834x = 183,360,245,755.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,360,245,755.48/658,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,310.24

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