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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,512.78, 875,269.17 and 184,184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,512.78, 875,269.17 and 184,184.70 is: 276,277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,512.78 : 875,269.17 = 184,184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,512.78/875,269.17 = 184,184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,512.78x = 875,269.17 × 184,184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,512.78x = 161,211,189,495.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,211,189,495.70/583,512.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,277.05

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