Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,580.48, 876,939.84 and 185,239.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 584,580.48, 876,939.84 and 185,239.68 is: 277,881.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
584,580.48 : 876,939.84 = 185,239.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
584,580.48/876,939.84 = 185,239.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
584,580.48x = 876,939.84 × 185,239.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
584,580.48x = 162,444,055,340.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,444,055,340.85/584,580.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,881.42
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