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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,259.36, 876,389.04 and 141,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,259.36, 876,389.04 and 141,027.36 is: 211,541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,259.36 : 876,389.04 = 141,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,259.36/876,389.04 = 141,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,259.36x = 876,389.04 × 141,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,259.36x = 123,594,832,644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,594,832,644.13/584,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,541.04

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