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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,759.49, 997,055.69 and 185,023.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,759.49, 997,055.69 and 185,023.28 is: 277,511.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,759.49 : 997,055.69 = 185,023.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,759.49/997,055.69 = 185,023.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,759.49x = 997,055.69 × 185,023.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,759.49x = 184,478,509,964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,478,509,964.38/664,759.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,511.66

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