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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,969.02, 874,707.66 and 204,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,969.02, 874,707.66 and 204,161.50 is: 306,331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,969.02 : 874,707.66 = 204,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,969.02/874,707.66 = 204,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,969.02x = 874,707.66 × 204,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,969.02x = 178,581,627,927.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,581,627,927.09/582,969.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,331.25

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