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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,256, 871,884 and 187,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,256, 871,884 and 187,272 is: 280,908

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,256 : 871,884 = 187,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,256/871,884 = 187,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,256x = 871,884 × 187,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,256x = 163,279,460,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,279,460,448/581,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,908

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