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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,884.26, 879,995.91 and 187,431.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,884.26, 879,995.91 and 187,431.14 is: 281,041.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,884.26 : 879,995.91 = 187,431.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,884.26/879,995.91 = 187,431.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,884.26x = 879,995.91 × 187,431.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,884.26x = 164,938,636,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,938,636,606.64/586,884.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,041.17

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