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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,811, 994,196.52 and 183,068.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,811, 994,196.52 and 183,068.04 is: 274,596.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,811 : 994,196.52 = 183,068.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,811/994,196.52 = 183,068.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,811x = 994,196.52 × 183,068.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,811x = 182,005,608,291.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,005,608,291.22/662,811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,596.54

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