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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,414.31, 876,709.12 and 205,268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,414.31, 876,709.12 and 205,268.23 is: 307,933.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,414.31 : 876,709.12 = 205,268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,414.31/876,709.12 = 205,268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,414.31x = 876,709.12 × 205,268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,414.31x = 179,960,529,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,960,529,287.26/584,414.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,933.13

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