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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,711.52, 876,993.30 and 185,356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,711.52, 876,993.30 and 185,356.14 is: 278,010.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,711.52 : 876,993.30 = 185,356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,711.52/876,993.30 = 185,356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,711.52x = 876,993.30 × 185,356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,711.52x = 162,556,092,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,556,092,893.86/584,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,010.76

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