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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,787.84, 876,905.22 and 269,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,787.84, 876,905.22 and 269,151.36 is: 403,599.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,787.84 : 876,905.22 = 269,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,787.84/876,905.22 = 269,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,787.84x = 876,905.22 × 269,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,787.84x = 236,020,232,554.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,020,232,554.10/584,787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,599.76

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