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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,571.28, 876,882.42 and 185,241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,571.28, 876,882.42 and 185,241.50 is: 277,870.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,571.28 : 876,882.42 = 185,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,571.28/876,882.42 = 185,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,571.28x = 876,882.42 × 185,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,571.28x = 162,435,014,804.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,435,014,804.43/584,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,870.33

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