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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,743.38, 997,027.58 and 185,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,743.38, 997,027.58 and 185,003.06 is: 277,480.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,743.38 : 997,027.58 = 185,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,743.38/997,027.58 = 185,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,743.38x = 997,027.58 × 185,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,743.38x = 184,453,153,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,453,153,204.40/664,743.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,480.24

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