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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,002.54, 875,998.27 and 184,643.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,002.54, 875,998.27 and 184,643.29 is: 276,963.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,002.54 : 875,998.27 = 184,643.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,002.54/875,998.27 = 184,643.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,002.54x = 875,998.27 × 184,643.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,002.54x = 161,747,202,607.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,747,202,607.11/584,002.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,963.18

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