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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,047.71, 876,179.70 and 184,788.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,047.71, 876,179.70 and 184,788.99 is: 277,217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,047.71 : 876,179.70 = 184,788.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,047.71/876,179.70 = 184,788.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,047.71x = 876,179.70 × 184,788.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,047.71x = 161,908,361,821.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,908,361,821.50/584,047.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,217.70

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