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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,651.80, 876,977.70 and 269,723.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,651.80, 876,977.70 and 269,723.80 is: 404,585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,651.80 : 876,977.70 = 269,723.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,651.80/876,977.70 = 269,723.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,651.80x = 876,977.70 × 269,723.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,651.80x = 236,541,757,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,541,757,759.26/584,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,585.70

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