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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,565.28, 876,873.44 and 185,235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,565.28, 876,873.44 and 185,235.48 is: 277,861.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,565.28 : 876,873.44 = 185,235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,565.28/876,873.44 = 185,235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,565.28x = 876,873.44 × 185,235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,565.28x = 162,428,072,557.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,428,072,557.65/584,565.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,861.31

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