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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,357.53, 989,116.39 and 186,042.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,357.53, 989,116.39 and 186,042.94 is: 279,087.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,357.53 : 989,116.39 = 186,042.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,357.53/989,116.39 = 186,042.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,357.53x = 989,116.39 × 186,042.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,357.53x = 184,018,121,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,018,121,197.79/659,357.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,087.01

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