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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,991.63, 874,310.90 and 203,841.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,991.63, 874,310.90 and 203,841.68 is: 305,700.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,991.63 : 874,310.90 = 203,841.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,991.63/874,310.90 = 203,841.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,991.63x = 874,310.90 × 203,841.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,991.63x = 178,221,005,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,221,005,393.69/582,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,700.80

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