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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,991, 877,375.53 and 285,170.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,991, 877,375.53 and 285,170.04 is: 427,700.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,991 : 877,375.53 = 285,170.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,991/877,375.53 = 285,170.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,991x = 877,375.53 × 285,170.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,991x = 250,201,214,985.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,201,214,985.12/584,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,700.96

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