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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,466.72, 876,750.05 and 205,354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,466.72, 876,750.05 and 205,354.50 is: 308,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,466.72 : 876,750.05 = 205,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,466.72/876,750.05 = 205,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,466.72x = 876,750.05 × 205,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,466.72x = 180,044,568,142.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,044,568,142.73/584,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,049.31

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