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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,443.58, 876,692.70 and 185,115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,443.58, 876,692.70 and 185,115.60 is: 277,682.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,443.58 : 876,692.70 = 185,115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,443.58/876,692.70 = 185,115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,443.58x = 876,692.70 × 185,115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,443.58x = 162,289,495,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,289,495,176.12/584,443.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,682.06

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