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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,982, 877,473.12 and 211,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,982, 877,473.12 and 211,004.96 is: 316,507.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,982 : 877,473.12 = 211,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,982/877,473.12 = 211,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,982x = 877,473.12 × 211,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,982x = 185,151,180,586.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,151,180,586.68/584,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,507.48

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