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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663,310.81, 994,985.70 and 183,542.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663,310.81, 994,985.70 and 183,542.55 is: 275,319.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663,310.81 : 994,985.70 = 183,542.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663,310.81/994,985.70 = 183,542.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663,310.81x = 994,985.70 × 183,542.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663,310.81x = 182,622,212,591.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,622,212,591.54/663,310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,319.22

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