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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,971, 877,456.62 and 210,993.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,971, 877,456.62 and 210,993.96 is: 316,490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,971 : 877,456.62 = 210,993.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,971/877,456.62 = 210,993.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,971x = 877,456.62 × 210,993.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,971x = 185,138,046,982.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,138,046,982.02/584,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,490.98

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