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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,569.27, 876,879.42 and 185,239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,569.27, 876,879.42 and 185,239.50 is: 277,867.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,569.27 : 876,879.42 = 185,239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,569.27/876,879.42 = 185,239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,569.27x = 876,879.42 × 185,239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,569.27x = 162,432,705,321.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,432,705,321.09/584,569.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,867.34

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