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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,566.78, 876,875.68 and 185,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,566.78, 876,875.68 and 185,237 is: 277,863.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,566.78 : 876,875.68 = 185,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,566.78/876,875.68 = 185,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,566.78x = 876,875.68 × 185,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,566.78x = 162,429,820,336.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,429,820,336.16/584,566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,863.58

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