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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,276.71, 876,511.90 and 205,099.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,276.71, 876,511.90 and 205,099.06 is: 307,682.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,276.71 : 876,511.90 = 205,099.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,276.71/876,511.90 = 205,099.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,276.71x = 876,511.90 × 205,099.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,276.71x = 179,771,764,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,771,764,833.91/584,276.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,682.58

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