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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,623.67, 876,959.91 and 185,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,623.67, 876,959.91 and 185,255.60 is: 277,891.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,623.67 : 876,959.91 = 185,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,623.67/876,959.91 = 185,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,623.67x = 876,959.91 × 185,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,623.67x = 162,461,734,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,461,734,303.00/584,623.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,891.13

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