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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,992.63, 874,312.40 and 203,842.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,992.63, 874,312.40 and 203,842.68 is: 305,702.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,992.63 : 874,312.40 = 203,842.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,992.63/874,312.40 = 203,842.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,992.63x = 874,312.40 × 203,842.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,992.63x = 178,222,182,773.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,222,182,773.23/582,992.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,702.29

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