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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,524.96, 876,713.52 and 185,206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,524.96, 876,713.52 and 185,206.24 is: 277,785.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,524.96 : 876,713.52 = 185,206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,524.96/876,713.52 = 185,206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,524.96x = 876,713.52 × 185,206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,524.96x = 162,372,814,596.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,372,814,596.37/584,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,785.94

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