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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,266.62, 876,312.07 and 184,855.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,266.62, 876,312.07 and 184,855.42 is: 277,255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,266.62 : 876,312.07 = 184,855.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,266.62/876,312.07 = 184,855.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,266.62x = 876,312.07 × 184,855.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,266.62x = 161,991,031,454.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,991,031,454.92/584,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,255.33

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