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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,188.19, 873,005.72 and 203,062.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,188.19, 873,005.72 and 203,062.86 is: 304,497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,188.19 : 873,005.72 = 203,062.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,188.19/873,005.72 = 203,062.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,188.19x = 873,005.72 × 203,062.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,188.19x = 177,275,037,284.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,275,037,284.25/582,188.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,497.82

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