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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,248.12, 879,435.88 and 186,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,248.12, 879,435.88 and 186,795 is: 280,212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,248.12 : 879,435.88 = 186,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,248.12/879,435.88 = 186,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,248.12x = 879,435.88 × 186,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,248.12x = 164,274,225,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,274,225,204.60/586,248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,212.80

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