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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,994.90, 875,987.08 and 184,635.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,994.90, 875,987.08 and 184,635.81 is: 276,952.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,994.90 : 875,987.08 = 184,635.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,994.90/875,987.08 = 184,635.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,994.90x = 875,987.08 × 184,635.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,994.90x = 161,738,583,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,738,583,603.75/583,994.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,952.05

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