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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,336.58, 876,493.92 and 185,001.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,336.58, 876,493.92 and 185,001.32 is: 277,498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,336.58 : 876,493.92 = 185,001.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,336.58/876,493.92 = 185,001.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,336.58x = 876,493.92 × 185,001.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,336.58x = 162,152,532,171.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,152,532,171.97/584,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,498.51

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