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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,211.36, 880,954.95 and 182,382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,211.36, 880,954.95 and 182,382.90 is: 273,617.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,211.36 : 880,954.95 = 182,382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,211.36/880,954.95 = 182,382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,211.36x = 880,954.95 × 182,382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,211.36x = 160,671,118,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,671,118,550.36/587,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,617.18

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