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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,332.57, 876,487.92 and 184,997.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,332.57, 876,487.92 and 184,997.31 is: 277,492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,332.57 : 876,487.92 = 184,997.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,332.57/876,487.92 = 184,997.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,332.57x = 876,487.92 × 184,997.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,332.57x = 162,147,907,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,147,907,447.50/584,332.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,492.50

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