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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,247.63, 876,236.13 and 184,813.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,247.63, 876,236.13 and 184,813.95 is: 277,178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,247.63 : 876,236.13 = 184,813.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,247.63/876,236.13 = 184,813.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,247.63x = 876,236.13 × 184,813.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,247.63x = 161,940,663,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,940,663,603.90/584,247.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,178.12

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