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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,317.06, 876,507.48 and 184,928.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,317.06, 876,507.48 and 184,928.03 is: 277,402.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,317.06 : 876,507.48 = 184,928.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,317.06/876,507.48 = 184,928.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,317.06x = 876,507.48 × 184,928.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,317.06x = 162,090,800,461.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,090,800,461.03/584,317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,402.14

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