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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,741.38, 997,024.59 and 185,001.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,741.38, 997,024.59 and 185,001.06 is: 277,477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,741.38 : 997,024.59 = 185,001.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,741.38/997,024.59 = 185,001.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,741.38x = 997,024.59 × 185,001.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,741.38x = 184,450,605,996.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,450,605,996.07/664,741.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,477.24

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