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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,002.14, 876,004.02 and 163,277.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,002.14, 876,004.02 and 163,277.61 is: 244,916.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,002.14 : 876,004.02 = 163,277.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,002.14/876,004.02 = 163,277.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,002.14x = 876,004.02 × 163,277.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,002.14x = 143,031,842,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,031,842,735.99/584,002.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,916.64

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