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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,713.02, 876,995.55 and 185,357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,713.02, 876,995.55 and 185,357.64 is: 278,013.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,713.02 : 876,995.55 = 185,357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,713.02/876,995.55 = 185,357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,713.02x = 876,995.55 × 185,357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,713.02x = 162,557,825,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,557,825,438.50/584,713.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,013.01

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