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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,001.54, 875,996.78 and 184,642.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,001.54, 875,996.78 and 184,642.29 is: 276,961.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,001.54 : 875,996.78 = 184,642.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,001.54/875,996.78 = 184,642.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,001.54x = 875,996.78 × 184,642.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,001.54x = 161,746,050,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,746,050,568.62/584,001.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,961.69

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