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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,251.86, 879,441.52 and 186,798.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,251.86, 879,441.52 and 186,798.74 is: 280,218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,251.86 : 879,441.52 = 186,798.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,251.86/879,441.52 = 186,798.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,251.86x = 879,441.52 × 186,798.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,251.86x = 164,278,567,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,278,567,839.69/586,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,218.42

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