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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,721.88, 996,995.34 and 184,981.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,721.88, 996,995.34 and 184,981.56 is: 277,448.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,721.88 : 996,995.34 = 184,981.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,721.88/996,995.34 = 184,981.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,721.88x = 996,995.34 × 184,981.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,721.88x = 184,425,753,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,425,753,305.93/664,721.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,448.00

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