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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,583.78, 876,901.18 and 185,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,583.78, 876,901.18 and 185,254 is: 277,889.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,583.78 : 876,901.18 = 185,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,583.78/876,901.18 = 185,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,583.78x = 876,901.18 × 185,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,583.78x = 162,449,451,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,449,451,199.72/584,583.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,889.08

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