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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,968.52, 874,706.92 and 204,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,968.52, 874,706.92 and 204,161 is: 306,330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,968.52 : 874,706.92 = 204,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,968.52/874,706.92 = 204,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,968.52x = 874,706.92 × 204,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,968.52x = 178,581,039,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,581,039,494.12/582,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,330.50

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