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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,356.53, 989,114.89 and 186,041.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,356.53, 989,114.89 and 186,041.94 is: 279,085.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,356.53 : 989,114.89 = 186,041.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,356.53/989,114.89 = 186,041.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,356.53x = 989,114.89 × 186,041.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,356.53x = 184,016,853,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,016,853,018.49/659,356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,085.51

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