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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,723.88, 996,998.34 and 184,983.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,723.88, 996,998.34 and 184,983.56 is: 277,451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,723.88 : 996,998.34 = 184,983.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,723.88/996,998.34 = 184,983.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,723.88x = 996,998.34 × 184,983.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,723.88x = 184,428,302,247.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,428,302,247.29/664,723.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,451.00

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